3 Vocabulary Terms - Define/Illustrate
1. Words that tell you have a right triangle: 2. Why draw a picture in Geometry? 3. Longitude and Latitude for navigation and PT?
1. Words that tell you have a right triangle: In geometry, words that indicate you have a right triangle include "right angle," "hypotenuse," "legs," and "Pythagorean theorem." A right triangle is a triangle with one 90-degree angle.
2. Why draw a picture in Geometry: Drawing a picture in geometry can help visually represent a problem or concept, making it easier to understand and solve. It can also help with visualizing relationships between shapes and angles.
3. Longitude and Latitude for navigation and PT: Longitude and latitude are coordinates used to pinpoint a specific location on Earth's surface. Longitude lines run north-south and measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian, while latitude lines run east-west and measure distances north and south of the Equator. Longitude and latitude are essential for navigation, as well as for specifying locations in geometry and other disciplines.