Slicing 3D Shapes

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What is a 3D shape?

Back

A three-dimensional shape is an object that has depth, width, and height, such as a cube, sphere, or cone.

Front

How many faces does a cube have?

Back

A cube has 6 faces.

Front

What is the vertical cross-section of a cylinder?

Back

The vertical cross-section of a cylinder is a rectangle.

Front

What shape is formed by slicing a cone horizontally?

Back

A circle is formed by slicing a cone horizontally.

Front

Define edges in the context of 3D shapes.

Back

Edges are the line segments where two faces of a 3D shape meet.

Front

How many edges does a cube have?

Back

A cube has 12 edges.

Front

What is a face in a 3D shape?

Back

A face is a flat surface that forms part of the boundary of a solid object.

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How many vertices does a cone have?

Back

A cone has 1 vertex.

Front

What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

Back

A prism has two parallel bases that are congruent, while a pyramid has one base and triangular faces that meet at a point.

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How many faces does a triangular prism have?

Back

A triangular prism has 5 faces.