cross sections

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is a shape that is obtained by cutting through an object, revealing its internal structure.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the horizontal cross section of a cube?

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the vertical cross section of a cube?

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Square

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the horizontal cross section of a sphere?

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the vertical cross section of a cylinder?

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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

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Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the horizontal cross section of a rectangular prism?

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the vertical cross section of a rectangular prism?

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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

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A smaller polygon (depending on the height of the cut).

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CCSS.7.G.A.3