Classify 3D Figures (Math TEKs 3.6A)

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What is a cube?

Back

A cube is a 3D figure with 6 equal square faces.

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What is a prism?

Back

A prism is a 3D figure with two identical bases connected by rectangular faces.

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What is a cylinder?

Back

A cylinder is a 3D figure with two circular bases connected by a curved surface.

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What is a sphere?

Back

A sphere is a perfectly round 3D figure with no edges or vertices.

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What is a cone?

Back

A cone is a 3D figure with a circular base and a single vertex.

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How many faces does a cube have?

Back

A cube has 6 faces.

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How can you identify a prism?

Back

A prism has two identical bases and rectangular faces.

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

Back

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

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What is a vertex?

Back

A vertex is a point where two or more edges meet.

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What is an edge?

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An edge is a line segment where two faces of a 3D figure meet.