Lesson 11: Slicing Solids | Unit 7: Angles, Triangles, and Prisms

Multiple Choice

A cube is cut into two pieces by a single slice that passes through points $$A$$ , $$B$$ , and $$C$$ . What shape is the cross-section?

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Hexagon

• Pentagon

Multiple Choice

How can you slice a three-dimensional pyramid to result in a triangular cross-section?

• Slice the pyramid with a vertical plane through the center.
• Slice the pyramid horizontally through the base.
• Slice the pyramid with a plane that intersects two triangular faces and the apex.
• Slice the pyramid parallel to one of the triangular faces.

Multiple Choice

Which slicing method will result in a rectangular cross-section of a triangular prism?

• A slice perpendicular to the base and parallel to the height.
• A slice at an angle to the base and height.
• A slice parallel to the triangular face.
• A slice parallel to the base and perpendicular to the height.

Multiple Choice

Which shape might Mai be thinking of when slicing a rectangular prism?

• triangle
• oval
• circle
• rectangle