NYS Geometry Vocabulary Set I Flashcard Practice

Front

What is a sphere?

Back

A three-dimensional figure with a round shape.

Front

What is the term for the amount of space a three-dimensional figure occupies?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is a three-dimensional figure with a polygonal base and triangular lateral faces called?

Back

Pyramid.

Front

What is a solid figure?

Back

A three-dimensional geometric figure that encloses a volume of space.

Front

What is a vertex?

Back

The point of intersection of two or more rays, lines, or line segments.

Front

What is a prism?

Back

A three-dimensional figure with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular lateral faces.

Front

What is the perimeter?

Back

The total distance around a two-dimensional shape.

Front

What is area?

Back

The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape.

Front

What is a polygon?

Back

A closed figure formed by a finite number of straight line segments.

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.