Cross Sections

A right hexagonal prism is shown below. A two-dimensional cross section that is perpendicular to the base is taken from the prism.

Which figure describes the two-dimensional cross section?

• triangle

• rectangle

• pentagon

• hexagon

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4

A right cylinder is cut perpendicular to its base. The shape of the cross section is a

• circle

• cylinder

• rectangle

• triangular prism

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The cross section of a regular pyramid contains the altitude of the pyramid. The shape of this cross section is a

• circle

• square

• triangle

• rectangle

A plane intersects a hexagonal prism. The plane is perpendicular to the base of the prism. Which two-dimensional figure is the cross section of the plane intersecting the prism?

• triangle

• trapezoid

• hexagon

• rectangle

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4

A plane intersects a hexagonal prism. The plane is parallel to the base of the prism. Which two-dimensional figure is the cross section of the plane intersecting the prism?

• triangle

• trapezoid

• hexagon

• rectangle

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4

A two-dimensional cross section is taken of a three-dimensional object. If this cross section is a triangle, what can not be the three-dimensional object?

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Which figure can have the same cross section as a sphere?

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William is drawing pictures of cross sections of the right circular cone above.

Which drawing can not be a cross section of a cone?

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.B.4