Identifying Prisms and Pyramids

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a 3D solid that has two identical bases connected by rectangular faces.

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What is a pyramid?

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A pyramid is a 3D solid that has a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point called the apex.

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Identify the characteristics of a square pyramid.

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A square pyramid has a square base and four triangular faces that converge at a point (the apex).

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a 3D solid with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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How can you identify a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism has six rectangular faces, with opposite faces being equal.

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What is the net of a 3D solid?

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A net is a 2D representation of a 3D solid that shows all its faces laid out flat.

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What does the net of a square prism look like?

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The net of a square prism consists of two square faces and four rectangular faces.

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How many faces does a triangular pyramid have?

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A triangular pyramid has four faces: one triangular base and three triangular sides.

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What is the volume formula for a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.