4.4.3 Geometric Solids

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What is a geometric solid?

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A geometric solid is a three-dimensional shape that has length, width, and height.

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What is the name of a solid with 6 equal square faces?

Back

Cube

Front

How many faces does a cylinder have?

Back

2 (one curved surface and two circular bases)

Front

What is the name of a solid that tapers from a circular base to a point?

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Cone

Front

How many vertices does a cube have?

Back

8

Front

What is the name of a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a point?

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Pyramid

Front

How many edges does a square pyramid have?

Back

8

Front

What is the name of a solid that is perfectly round and has no edges or vertices?

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Sphere

Front

How many edges does a cylinder have?

Back

2 (the edges of the circular bases)

Front

What is the name of a solid with 12 edges, 6 faces, and 8 vertices?

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Cube