Topic 11 Math Vocabulary

Front

composite shape

Back

A figure made up of two or more shapes.

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

Front

What is the term for the surface that serves as the bottom or support of a three-dimensional figure?

Back

Base

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

rectangular prism

Back

A solid figure with 6 rectangular faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

What does 'width' refer to when measuring a figure?

Back

How WIDE a figure is.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Front

What is the definition of volume?

Back

The amount of space inside a solid figure, measured in cubic units.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

CCSS.5.MD.C.4

Front

What is a solid figure?

Back

A three-dimensional shape that has volume.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

What is the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Length × Width × Height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Front

What is a vertex?

Back

A point where two or more edges meet.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

Front

What is the difference between length and height?

Back

Length is how LONG a figure is, while height is how TALL a figure is.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Front

What is a cube?

Back

A solid figure with six identical square faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1