Classifying 3D Shapes

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What is a 3D shape?

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A three-dimensional shape has depth, width, and height, making it occupy space.

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Name the three types of 3D shapes based on their faces.

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Polyhedra, Non-polyhedra, and Composite shapes.

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What is a triangular pyramid?

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A triangular pyramid is a 3D shape with a triangular base and three triangular faces that meet at a point.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with six equal square faces.

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Define an edge in the context of 3D shapes.

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An edge is a line segment where two faces of a solid meet.

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What is a vertex in a 3D shape?

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A vertex is a point where three or more edges meet.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a 3D shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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What are the properties of a square?

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A square has four equal sides and four right angles.

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How do you identify a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism has six faces, all of which are rectangles.

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What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?

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A square has all sides equal, while a rectangle has opposite sides equal.