Identify 3D shapes by name

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What is a triangular prism?

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

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a cone?

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A 3D shape with a circular base that tapers to a point called the apex.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a cube?

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A 3D shape with six equal square faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a sphere?

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A perfectly round 3D shape where every point on the surface is the same distance from the center.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A 3D shape with six rectangular faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a square pyramid?

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A 3D shape with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a point.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a cylinder?

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A 3D shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the difference between a cone and a cylinder?

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A cone has a single circular base that tapers to a point, while a cylinder has two parallel circular bases.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What 3D shape can you stack continuously?

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A cylinder can be stacked continuously.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the base of a triangular prism?

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The base of a triangular prism is a triangle.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1