Cross Sections

Front

What shape will the horizontal cross-section of a cone be?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the shape of a sphere?

Back

A perfectly round three-dimensional object where every point on the surface is equidistant from the center.

Front

Describe the cross section of an egg.

Back

Oval

Front

What is the shape of a cube?

Back

A three-dimensional shape with six equal square faces.

Front

Describe the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut parallel to the base.

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape is formed by the cross-section of a cylinder?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the shape of a triangular prism?

Back

A three-dimensional shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

Front

What is the cross-section of a pyramid when cut parallel to the base?

Back

Trapezoid.

Front

What shape will the horizontal cross-section of a sphere be?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the definition of a cross-section?

Back

A cross-section is the intersection of a solid object with a plane.