Classifying 2D and 3D Shapes

Which figure is best described

by the following characteristics,

6 faces, 12 edges and 8

vertices?

• cylinder

• triangular prism

• rectangular prism

• square

The figures below share a characteristic.

Which statement best describes a

characteristic shared by the figures?

• The figures are all quadrilaterals.

• The figures are all pentagons.

• The figures are all hexagons.

• The figures are all polygons.

Which of the figure is NOT a

pentagon?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which is a common characteristic that

sphere and cylinder share?

• They have no vertices.

• They have at least one circular base.

• They have at least on edge.

• They have faces that are polygons.

Which two figures have the

same number of edges?

• Cube and Triangular Prism

• Triangular Prism and

  Rectangular Prism

• Cube and Rectangular Prism

• Sphere and Cube

The figures can be classified in groups. Which

statement best classifies the figures?

• 2 quadrilaterals, 2 pentagons, 3 hexagons

• 2 quadrilaterals, 3 hexagons, 1 octagon

• 3 quadrilaterals, 3 hexagons

• 1 quadrilateral, 4 hexagons, 1 octagon

Which statement best describes the

following figure?

• 9 edges, 6 faces, 6 vertices

• 12 edges, 6 faces, 8 vertices

• 9 edges, 6 faces, 8 vertices

• 9 edges, 5 faces, 6 vertices

A figure is divided into 8 sections. Which

sections are quadrilaterals?

• Sections 2, 3 and 4

• Sections 3, 8 and 7

• Sections 2, 3 and 4

• Sections 4, 8 and 7

Which figure is best described by the

statement?

Circular Face, 1 vertex, 0 edges

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which figure does not appear

to be a trapezoid or rhombus?

• Figure A

• Figure B

• Figure C

• Figure D