A line used to show where a section view is taken from and in what direction it is viewed is called a(n) __________ line.
A) break
B) cutting-plane
C) extension
D) leader

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A cutting-plane line is used in a sectional view to indicate where the section cut is taken and in what direction the view is taken. Break lines are used to show that a portion of an object has been intentionally omitted for clarity. Extension lines are used to extend the edges of the object being dimensioned. Leader lines are used to connect a note or dimension to the related feature on a drawing.

A Line Used to Show Where a Section View Is