Identify 3D shapes by name

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What is a cone?

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A cone is a 3D shape that has a circular base and a single vertex (point) at the top. It tapers smoothly from the base to the vertex.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with six equal square faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices. All angles are right angles.

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What is a cylinder?

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A cylinder is a 3D shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface. It has a uniform cross-section.

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What is a sphere?

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

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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 connecting the bases.

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What is a square pyramid?

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A square pyramid is a 3D shape with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a single point (the apex).

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is a 3D shape with six rectangular faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices. It can also be called a box.

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What is the difference between a cone and a cylinder?

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A cone has a single vertex and a circular base, while a cylinder has two parallel circular bases and no vertices.

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What 3D shape is like a ball?

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A sphere is like a ball; it is round and has no edges or vertices.

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Which 3D shape has a flat base and comes to a point?

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A cone has a flat circular base and comes to a point at the top.

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