Prisms & Pyramids

Prisms & Pyramids

PRISMS

• 2 congruent (equal) and parallel bases.

• All other sides are rectangles.

• Named by the shape of the base.

PYRAMIDS

• One base with an apex (point where the sides meet).

• All other sides of the pyramid (not including the base) are triangles.

• Named by the shape of the base.

Multiple Choice

Is this figure a PRISM or PYRAMID?

• PRISM

• PYRAMID

Multiple Choice

Is this figure a PRISM or PYRAMID?

• PRISM

• PYRAMID

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