Nets and Cross Sections of Three Dimensional Shapes

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What is a net?

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A flat, 'unfolded' representation of a 3-D figure.

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What 3D shape does this net represent? (Options: Square prism, Square pyramid, Triangular prism, Triangular pyramid)

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Square pyramid.

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Is surface area wrapping the outside of a 3-dimensional shape or filling in a 3-dimensional shape?

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Wrapping the outside of a 3-dimensional shape.

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What is a square prism?

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A 3D shape with two square bases and four rectangular faces.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A 3D shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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What is a square pyramid?

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A 3D shape with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a point.

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What is a triangular pyramid?

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A 3D shape with a triangular base and three triangular faces that meet at a point.

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How do you find the surface area of a cube?

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Add the areas of all six square faces.

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What is the difference between a net and a 3D shape?

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A net is a flat representation, while a 3D shape is a solid object.

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What is a cross section?

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The shape you get when you cut straight through an object.