6th Grade Geometry Review

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = (base × height) / 2.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Back

Area = π × radius².

Front

What is a composite figure?

Back

A composite figure is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes.

Front

How do you find the area of a composite figure?

Back

Calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Square units, such as cm², m², in², ft².

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 5 cm?

Back

Area = side × side = 5 cm × 5 cm = 25 cm².

Front

How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height.

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 4 cm and a height of 3 cm?

Back

Area = (base × height) / 2 = (4 cm × 3 cm) / 2 = 6 cm².

Front

What is the significance of the height in area calculations?

Back

Height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the top of the shape.