Cross Sections

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the shape that is exposed when an object is sliced through, revealing its internal structure.

Front

What shape is formed when a cylinder is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is formed when a rectangular prism is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the cross section of a cone when sliced parallel to the base?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is formed when a triangular prism is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere?

Back

Circle or oval, depending on the slice.

Front

Describe the cross section of a rectangular pyramid when sliced parallel to the base.

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape is formed when a square pyramid is sliced parallel to the base?

Back

Square

Front

What is the cross section of a cylinder when sliced vertically?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What is the cross section of a cube?

Back

Square.