Geometry: Classifying Parallelograms

Parallelogram

• A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.
• Opposite angles are equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180 degrees).
• Area is calculated as base multiplied by height.

Rectangle

• A specific type of parallelogram where all angles are right angles (90 degrees).
• Opposite sides are equal in length, like all parallelograms.
• Has equal diagonals that bisect each other.

Rhombus

• A type of parallelogram with all sides equal in length.
• Opposite angles are equal, similar to other parallelograms.
• Diagonals bisect each other at right angles and are not necessarily equal, unlike rectangles.

Square

• A special case of both rectangle and rhombus.
• All sides are equal, and all angles are right angles.
• Diagonals are equal, bisect each other, and create four right-angled triangles within the square.

Test your knowledge on the classification of quadrilaterals with this quiz focusing on parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, and squares. Each question will challenge your understanding of these geometric shapes and their properties. Perfect for geometry students looking to reinforce their learning!