Grade 7 Math: Introduction to Ellipses
This worksheet introduces seventh-grade students to the basic properties and components of ellipses, including their definition, major/minor axes, and foci.
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Grade 7 Math: Introduction to Ellipses
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where applicable. This worksheet will test your understanding of ellipses.
An ellipse is a closed curve that is similar to an oval. It is defined as the set of all points for which the sum of the distances from two fixed points (called foci) is constant.
1. Which of the following best describes an ellipse?
A perfectly round shape
A closed curve where the sum of distances from two fixed points is constant
A shape with four equal sides
A straight line segment
2. What are the two fixed points used to define an ellipse called?
Vertices
Foci
Centers
Radii
3. The longer axis of an ellipse is called the .
4. The shorter axis of an ellipse is called the .
5. A circle is a special type of ellipse where both foci .
6. Draw an ellipse and label its major axis, minor axis, and two foci.
7. How is an ellipse different from a circle?
8. All ellipses are perfect circles.
True
False
9. The foci of an ellipse are always located on the major axis.
True
False
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