Nets of 3-D Shapes

Front

What is a net in geometry?

Back

A net is a two-dimensional shape that can be folded to form a three-dimensional shape.

Front

Name a 3-D shape that can be formed from a square net.

Back

A cube.

Front

What 3-D shape is formed by folding a net with a square base and four triangular faces?

Back

A square-based pyramid.

Front

How many faces does a triangular prism have?

Back

A triangular prism has 5 faces.

Front

What is the difference between a net and a solid shape?

Back

A net is flat and two-dimensional, while a solid shape is three-dimensional and occupies space.

Front

Which net can be folded to create a cone?

Back

A net that consists of a circle and a sector.

Front

What is the purpose of using nets in geometry?

Back

Nets help visualize and understand how 3-D shapes are constructed from 2-D shapes.

Front

How many edges does a cube have?

Back

A cube has 12 edges.

Front

What type of net would you use to create a cylinder?

Back

A net that consists of two circles and a rectangle.

Front

What is a triangular prism?

Back

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