Cross Sections

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

What would be the horizontal cross section of a cube?

Back

Square

Front

True or false: cross sections of 3D shapes are always two-dimensional.

Back

True

Front

Determine the cross section of a rectangular prism.

Back

Rectangle

Front

A triangular prism is shown. What shape does this perpendicular-to-base cross section make?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

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

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross section of a square prism?

Back

Square or Rectangle, depending on the cut.

Front

If a sphere is sliced vertically through the center, what is the shape of the cross section?

Back

Circle