Cross Sections Verbal Descriptions

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

Which figure describes the two-dimensional cross section?

• triangle

• rectangle

• pentagon

• hexagon

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

• circle

• cylinder

• rectangle

• triangular prism

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

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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Is it possible for a cross section of a cylinder to have a triangular shape?

• yes
• no
• sometimes

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

• Dome
• Circle
• Pyramid
• Triangle

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

• Circle
• Triangle
• Rectangle
• Ellipse

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

• Square
• Triangle
• Trapezoid
• Circle