Geo T11 Name 3D shapes

Front

What is a polyhedron?

Back

A polyhedron is a three-dimensional shape with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices.

Front

Name a type of polyhedron that has a triangular base.

Back

Triangular Pyramid.

Front

What are the two main categories of polyhedrons?

Back

Pyramids and prisms.

Front

What is a prism?

Back

A prism is a polyhedron with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular faces.

Front

What is the name of a prism with a pentagonal base?

Back

Pentagonal Prism.

Front

What is a rectangular prism?

Back

A rectangular prism is a polyhedron with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are congruent.

Front

How many faces does a triangular pyramid have?

Back

A triangular pyramid has four faces.

Front

What is the difference between a pyramid and a prism?

Back

A pyramid has a single base and triangular faces that meet at a point, while a prism has two parallel bases and rectangular faces.

Front

Can a polyhedron have curved surfaces?

Back

No, a polyhedron cannot have curved surfaces; all faces must be flat.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.