Prisms and Pyramids Introduction

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a solid shape with two identical ends and flat sides. The sides are parallelograms.

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What is a pyramid?

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A pyramid is a solid shape that has a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a point called the apex.

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What shape is the base of a rectangular pyramid?

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The base of a rectangular pyramid is a rectangle.

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What shape is the base of a triangular prism?

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The base of a triangular prism is a triangle.

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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

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Can a prism have a circular base?

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No, a prism cannot have a circular base; it must have polygonal bases.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a special type of prism where all six faces are squares.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a prism that has two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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Give an example of a real-life cube.

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A dice is a real-life example of a cube.

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Give an example of a real-life triangular prism.

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A Toblerone chocolate bar is a real-life example of a triangular prism.