13.2a Cross Sections Practice

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What is a cross section in geometry?

Back

A cross section is the intersection of a solid object with a plane, resulting in a two-dimensional shape.

Front

What shape is formed when a plane intersects a cylinder horizontally?

Back

Circle.

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What shape is formed when a plane intersects a square pyramid parallel to its base?

Back

Square.

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What is the best descriptor of a cross section created by a plane intersecting a triangular prism?

Back

Triangle.

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What shape is formed when a plane intersects a rectangular prism vertically?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

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

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a square pyramid when cut vertically through the apex?

Back

Triangle.

Front

What is the best descriptor of a cross section created by a plane intersecting a hexagonal prism?

Back

Hexagon.

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What is the shape of the cross-section if a plane intersects a sphere?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the best descriptor of a cross section created by a plane intersecting a cube?

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Square.