Cross-Sections of 3D Shapes

What shape is the cross section of a triangular pyramid sliced by a plane that is perpendicular to its base?

• square
• triangle
• rectangle
• trapezoid

Which of these shapes could NOT be the cross section of a cone?

• circle
• triangle
• parallelogram

A cylinder is sliced parallel to its base. Which of the following describes the shape of the cross section of the cylinder?

• oval
• circle
• square
• cylinder

A triangular prism, shown, is sliced parallel to the base. Which of the following describes the shape of the cross section of the prism?

• square
• triangle
• rectangle
• trapezoid

Describe the cross section.

• triangle
• rectangle
• oval
• trapezoid

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

• Dome
• Circle
• Ellipse
• Rectangle

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4

What shape will the vertical cross -section of a cylinder be?

• Circle
• Triangle
• Rectangle
• Ellipse

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4

What shape is formed when a square pyramid is sliced perpendicular to its base?

• Triangle

• Square

• Rectangle

• Hexagon

What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cube be?

• Square
• Triangle
• Trapezoid
• Circle

The cross-section of a 3D figure is shaped like a circle. Which could NOT have been the 3D figure?

• Sphere

• Pyramid

• Cylinder

• Cone

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4