Classifying Polygons

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1.
Which shape is a polygon?
1. a)Triangle
2. b)Curved line
3. c)Circle
4. d)Oval
2.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
3.
What is the name of a polygon with 8 sides?
1. a)Decagon
2. b)Hexagon
3. c)Octagon
4. d)Heptagon
4.
A shape has 5 sides. What is it called?
5.
Identify the polygon: a closed shape with 3 straight sides.
6.
Which of these is NOT a quadrilateral?
1. a)Square
2. b)Trapezoid
3. c)Rectangle
4. d)Pentagon
7.
A decagon has how many sides?
8.
A polygon has 7 angles. How many sides does it have, and what is it called?
9.
Which polygon is used for STOP signs?
1. a)Pentagon
2. b)Heptagon
3. c)Octagon
4. d)Hexagon
10.
Classify this shape: a closed figure with 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.
11.
A honeycomb cell is what type of polygon?
12.
Which statement about regular polygons is TRUE?
1. a)Only sides need to be equal
2. b)They must have at least 6 sides
3. c)Both sides AND angles must be equal
4. d)Only angles need to be equal
13.
Is a rhombus a regular quadrilateral? Explain your reasoning.
14.
Order these polygons from fewest to most sides: octagon, triangle, hexagon, pentagon, quadrilateral.
15.
What is the minimum number of sides a polygon can have?