Cross-Sections of 3D Shapes

Front

What is the shape of the cross-section formed when a cylinder is cut parallel to the base?

Back

Circle

Front

Which 3D figure could NOT have a circular cross-section?

Back

Pyramid

Front

What shape will the horizontal cross-section of a cone be?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the 2D cross section of a rectangular prism when cut vertically?

Back

Rectangle

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

What shape is formed when a cylinder is cut vertically?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the cross-section of a sphere?

Back

Circle (in any plane through the center)

Front

What is the cross-section of a cube when cut diagonally?

Back

Triangle

Front

What shape is formed when a triangular prism is cut parallel to the base?

Back

Triangle

Front

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

Back

Smaller polygon (similar to the base)