Suppose That You Are Taking a Course in Geometry

question 27

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are taking a course in geometry. You are trying to determine whether two geometric shapes are identical, so you mentally rotate one of the figures in a clockwise fashion. You are likely to find that

• A) you will not be very accurate in this task, because mental imagery is very poor for geometric figures.
• B) you will take more time than if you had to rotate the figure in a 3-dimensional plane (e.g., away from you).
• C) you will rotate the figure more quickly than if you had to rotate it in a counterclockwise fashion.
• D) you will take longer to rotate it 120° than 40°.

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Definitions:

Fang People

Represent an ethnic group originating from Central Africa, known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional mask crafts.

Bieri

The wood reliquary guardian figures of the Fang in Gabon and Cameroon.

Relic Containers

Specially designed vessels or receptacles used to house religious relics, often elaborately crafted to honor the significance of the contained items.

Kongo Power Figure

A spiritual statue or object used by the Kongo people of Central Africa, believed to embody supernatural forces and protect or heal the community.