Cross Sections of 3D Figures

Front

What is a cross-section?

Back

A cross-section is the face or 2D shape that results from slicing through a 3D figure.

Front

Identify the 3D figure: Cube, Rectangular Prism, Cone, Sphere.

Back

Cube

Front

What shape is this? Cone, Cylinder, Cube, Sphere.

Back

Cube

Front

What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cylinder be? Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, Ellipse.

Back

Rectangle

Front

Is this two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D)? 2D, 3D.

Back

2D

Front

What is the cross-section of a sphere?

Back

A circle.

Front

What is the cross-section of a cone when sliced parallel to the base?

Back

A circle.

Front

What is the cross-section of a cone when sliced vertically?

Back

A triangle.

Front

What is the cross-section of a rectangular prism?

Back

A rectangle or square, depending on the slice.

Front

What is the difference between 2D and 3D shapes?

Back

2D shapes have length and width, while 3D shapes have length, width, and height.