Cross Sections

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is a shape that is obtained by cutting through an object, typically perpendicular to its length.

Front

What shape is the horizontal cross-section of a sphere?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape does the cross section of a rectangular prism make when cut horizontally?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape is the vertical cross-section of a cube?

Back

Square

Front

What is the cross section of a cylinder when cut horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape does the cross section of a triangular prism make when cut vertically?

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the cross section of a cone when cut horizontally?

Back

Circle

Front

What shape does the cross section of a pyramid make when cut horizontally?

Back

Square or Rectangle, depending on the height of the cut.

Front

What is the difference between a vertical and horizontal cross section?

Back

A vertical cross section is a cut made from top to bottom, while a horizontal cross section is a cut made from side to side.

Front

What shape does the cross section of a sphere make when cut vertically?

Back

Circle