Cross Sections - 2025

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the shape that is obtained when a solid is sliced through a plane.

Front

What shape results from slicing a rectangular pyramid parallel to its base?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the cross section of a triangular prism when cut perpendicular to its base?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape is formed when a cone is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross section of a triangular prism when cut parallel to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

What is the definition of a prism?

Back

A prism is a solid shape with two identical ends and flat sides.

Front

What is the difference between a cross section and a lateral surface?

Back

A cross section is a 2D shape obtained from slicing a solid, while a lateral surface is the area of the sides of a solid.

Front

What shape results from slicing a cylinder parallel to its base?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross section of a square pyramid when cut parallel to its base?

Back

Square

Front

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut perpendicular to its base?

Back

Rectangle