Extension - Illusion Fun

Check out the following illusions. You will be asked questions about them - give your best answer and don't worry about the percentage scored - we are having fun with similar shapes not trying to be perfect students!
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Take a look at the line segments on the right.
Describe the horizontal segments.
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Take a look at the circles on the right.
Which of the following best describes the center circles?
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Take a look at the figure on the right.
Which of the following best describes the line segments?
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Take a look at the figure on the right.
Which of the following best describes the horizontal line segments?
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Take a look at the figure on the right.
How many similar circles are shown?
1. 6
2. all circles are similar!
Take a look at the figure on the right.
Which of the following best describes the squares?
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Take a look at the figure on the right.
Which of the following best describes the circles?
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Take a look at the figure on the right.
Which of the following best describes the circles?
1. Congruent
2. Similar
3. Neither
Which of the following best describes the shaded regions?
1. They are equal.
2. The dark blue is larger.
3. The light blue is larger.
Take a look at the figure on the right.
How many shades of blue are represented?
1. 3
2. Help
To check out some fun illusions involving light, visit the Science Lab at Science5.com. You can choose that button from the top of this page after you click OK below and get your credit for this activity!
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