Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Subject Area Practice Test

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What geometric transformation is represented by comparing two triangles in orientation?

Translation
Reflection
Rotation
Dilation

The correct answer is: Rotation

The geometric transformation represented by comparing two triangles in orientation is rotation. When two triangles are oriented differently, but have the same shape and size, a rotation can be applied to one triangle to align it with the other. Rotation involves turning the figure around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation, by a certain angle. In this context, when the problem refers to the orientation of the triangles, it points to their positioning in relation to one another rather than their size or proportionality. This means that while one triangle might appear turned or flipped compared to the other, they remain congruent, indicating that a rotation has occurred to align them.