Geometric Shapes and Their Properties

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Base (of a prism or pyramid)

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The face of a three-dimensional shape that is typically parallel to the ground. In prisms and pyramids, the base serves as the foundation on which the shape stands.

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Cross Section

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A two-dimensional shape obtained when a three-dimensional object is sliced through, exposing its inner structure. This shape varies depending on the angle and location of the slice.

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Prism

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A solid geometric figure with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular lateral faces. The properties and area of the bases define the prism's characteristics.

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Pyramid

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A three-dimensional shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that converge at a single point called the apex. The height of the pyramid is the perpendicular distance from the base to the apex.

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Cylinder

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A three-dimensional shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface. The height is the distance between the bases.

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Cone

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A three-dimensional shape with a circular base and a single vertex called the apex. The surface between the apex and the base curves smoothly.

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Sphere

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A perfectly round three-dimensional shape where all points on the surface are equidistant from the center. A sphere has no edges or vertices.

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Volume

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The amount of space enclosed within a three-dimensional object, commonly measured in cubic units (e.g., cm³, m³). Volume can be calculated using specific formulas for different shapes.

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Surface Area

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The total area of all the outer surfaces of a three-dimensional figure, measured in square units (e.g., cm², m²). Surface area accounts for every face or surface of the shape.