Unit 3: 3D Shapes Vocab

Front

What does the 'B' in the formula V=Bh represent?

Back

The area of the base.

Front

What shape is formed when a square pyramid is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Square.

Front

What shape is the trailer of a truck typically considered?

Back

Rectangular Prism.

Front

What are prisms and pyramids named for?

Back

Base(s).

Front

How many bases does a prism have?

Back

2.

Front

Define a prism.

Back

A solid shape with two parallel bases connected by rectangular faces.

Front

What is a pyramid?

Back

A solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a point.

Front

What is the formula for the volume of a prism?

Back

V = Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.

Front

What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

Back

A prism has two bases, while a pyramid has one base.

Front

What is the surface area of a rectangular prism?

Back

SA = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh, where l is length, w is width, and h is height.