Cross Sections

What is a cross section?

• 2- dimensional view of a 3-D shape

• 3-D view of a 2-dimensional shape

• 2- dimensional view of a 2-D shape

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

If you slice a shape perpendicular to the base (vertical), what will the shape always be?

• face

• base

• fase

• bace

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

What would result from slicing a rectangular pyramid perpendicular to the base?

• Circle
• Square
• Rectangle
• Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

What would result from slicing a rectangular pyramid parallel to the base?

• Circle
• Square
• Rectangle
• Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

Given a right triangular prism , a cross section is made perpendicular to the bases. Which of the following statements is true regarding  the cross section?

• The shape of the cross section is a rectangle
• The shape of the cross section is a triangle
• The shape of the cross section is a square
• The shape of the cross section is a circle. 

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

A cylinder is cut parallel to the base. What is the shape of the cross-section formed?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Trapezoid

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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.7.G.A.3

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.7.G.A.3

A solid is cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base, forming a two-dimensional cross section in the shape of a rectangle. Which of the following solids could have resulted in that cross section?

• rectangular pyramid

• sphere

• right hexagonal prism

• right cone

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.3

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

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CCSS.7.G.A.3