Geometric Design with Symmetry and Tessellation
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What is a wallpaper pattern in terms of symmetry?

  • A figure with rotational symmetry
  • A figure with more than one direction of translation symmetry (correct)
  • A figure with reflective symmetry
  • A figure with only one direction of translation symmetry

    • What defines an aperiodic tiling?

  • The presence of rotational symmetry in the tiling
  • The existence of only one shape that tiles aperiodically
  • The inability to find another position where the tile outlines match except the starting position (correct)
  • The ability to repeat the tile outlines in multiple positions

    • What is a transformation in mathematics?

  • A process that manipulates one-dimensional objects
  • A process that manipulates three-dimensional objects
  • A process that manipulates two-dimensional objects on a plane or coordinate system (correct)
  • A process that manipulates objects using reflection only

    • What is an image in terms of transformations?

    <p>The figure after a transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many directions of translational symmetry does a wallpaper pattern have?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of geometric design?

    <p>Mixing shapes, lines, and curves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines symmetry in geometric design?

    <p>Being identical on both sides when divided by a line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of tessellations?

    <p>Covering a surface without overlaps or gaps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five possible symmetrical frieze patterns mentioned in the text?

    <p>Translational symmetry, glide symmetry, vertical mirror symmetry, horizontal mirror symmetry, rotational symmetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes regular tessellations from semi-regular tessellations?

    <p>Regular tessellations are made from identical polygons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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