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Geometry and measures worksheet — GCSE Foundation

Fifteen questions across the geometry and measures statements at Foundation tier. Choose the non-calculator filter to rehearse Paper 1, which counts for a third of the marks.

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Geometry and measures worksheet — GCSE Foundation

Maths · GCSE Foundation · Geometry and measures · Non-calculator · 15 questions

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1.Point M lies exactly halfway between point A and point B, with A, M and B all on the same straight line. Which term correctly describes point M?
(a)A perpendicular of AB
(b)A plane of AB
(c)The midpoint of AB
(d)The vertex of AB
2.Triangle ABC is drawn. The interior angle bisectors from vertices A and B are constructed and meet at point I inside the triangle. Which statement about point I must be true?
(a)I is the midpoint of side AB.
(b)I lies on side AC.
(c)I is the same distance from all three sides.
(d)I is the same distance from all three vertices.
3.The diagram shows a solid built from identical cubes. How many squares are in its plan view, the view looking straight down from above?
(a)3 squares
(b)5 squares
(c)2 squares
(d)4 squares
4.How many faces does a cuboid have?
(a)8
(b)4
(c)6
(d)12
5.The point M(3, 8) is translated by the vector $(2 - 5)$ . Write down the coordinates of the image of M.
(a)(−2, 8)
(b)(5, 3)
(c)(−2, 10)
(d)(3, 10)
6.Lines AB and CD cross at a point, forming four right angles where they meet. Which notation correctly describes the relationship between AB and CD?
(a)AB = CD
(b)AB ∥ CD
(c)AB ⊥ CD
(d)AB ≅ CD
7.A circular clock face has a diameter of 18 cm. Work out the circumference of the clock face. Use π = 3.14.
(a)28.26 cm
(b)113.04 cm
(c)1017.36 cm
(d)56.52 cm
8.Write down which one of these statements about quadrilaterals is true.
(a)Every square is a rectangle
(b)Every rectangle is a rhombus
(c)Every rectangle is a square
(d)Every rhombus is a rectangle
9.A parallelogram has a base of 4 cm and a perpendicular height of 17 cm. Work out the area of the parallelogram.
(a)42 cm
(b)21 cm
(c)34 cm²
(d)68 cm²
10.A circle has a radius of 1 cm. Work out the circumference of the circle. Give your answer in terms of π.
(a)π cm²
(b)4π cm
(c)2π cm
(d)π cm
11.How many edges does a cube have?
(a)12
(b)6
(c)8
(d)4
12.Angle ABC is 130°. The line BF divides angle ABC into two equal parts. Work out the size of angle FBC.
(a)65°
(b)32.5°
(c)50°
(d)130°
13.A straight line passes through points A, B and C, with B between A and C. A fourth point D is not on the line. Angle ABD = 132°. Work out the size of angle DBC.
(a)228°
(b)48°
(c)66°
(d)132°
14.Write down the column vector that describes a translation of 4 units to the right and 4 units up.
(a) $(4 4)$
(b) $(4 - 4)$
(c) $(- 4 4)$
(d) $(- 4 - 4)$
15.A roof truss is shaped like an isosceles triangle resting on a horizontal ceiling joist. The truss's sloping edges are equal in length, and the angle at its apex is 40°. The ceiling joist continues in a straight line beyond the foot of the truss. Work out the angle between the truss's sloping edge and the extended joist, on the outside of the truss.
(a)110°
(b)70°
(c)140°
(d)20°

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