Identifying 3D Shapes

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What is a cylinder?

Back

A 3D shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.

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What is a rectangular prism?

Back

A 3D shape with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are equal.

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What is a triangular prism?

Back

A 3D shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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What is a pyramid?

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A 3D shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point (the apex).

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What is a cone?

Back

A 3D shape with a circular base and a single vertex, tapering smoothly from the base to the apex.

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What are the two shapes that make up a triangular prism?

Back

Triangle and Rectangle.

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What are the two shapes that make up a cylinder?

Back

Circle and Rectangle.

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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.

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How many faces does a cube have?

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A cube has 6 faces.

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What is the volume formula for a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.