Understanding the Surface Area of Pyramids

What is the first step in finding the surface area of a pyramid?

• Finding the base area

• Measuring the height

• Drawing the net

• Calculating the volume

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

What formula is used to calculate the lateral area of a pyramid?

• Base x Height

• 1/2 Base x Height

• 2(Base + Height)

• Length x Width

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

If one lateral area of a square base pyramid is 42 cm², what is the total lateral surface area?

• 210 cm²

• 168 cm²

• 84 cm²

• 42 cm²

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the area of the base for a square base pyramid with a side length of 7 cm?

• 14 cm

• 21 cm²

• 49 cm²

• 28 cm²

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

How do you find the total surface area of a pyramid?

• Add the lateral area and the base area

• Divide the lateral area by the number of sides

• Multiply the base area by the height

• Subtract the base area from the lateral area

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

For a pyramid with a triangular base, how many lateral areas do you calculate?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• It varies

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the lateral height of a triangle in a pyramid with a triangular base if the area calculation involves 14?

• 10 m

• 28 m

• 14 m

• 7 m

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the base area of a triangular base pyramid with a base of 12 m and a height of 10 m?

• 60 m²

• 120 m²

• 40 m²

• 30 m²

What is the total surface area of a triangular base pyramid with lateral areas of 70 m² and a base area of 40 m²?

• 210 m²

• 250 m²

• 110 m²

• 310 m²

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Why is it important to stay organized when calculating the surface area of pyramids?

• To impress others

• To ensure accuracy

• To use fewer resources

• To make it faster

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CCSS.7.G.B.6