Exploring 3D Nets and Prisms

What is a net of a 3D shape?

• A net is a 3D shape made of paper.

• A net is a 2D layout of a 3D shape's faces.

• A net is a type of 3D shape that cannot be unfolded.

• A net is a solid version of a 3D shape.

Identify the net that can be folded into a cube.

• A net with 6 squares arranged in a cross shape.

• A net with 8 triangles arranged in a circle.

• A net with 4 squares in a straight line.

• A net with 6 rectangles stacked vertically.

Which of the following is a type of prism?

• Triangular prism

• Square prism

• Hexagonal prism

• Cylindrical prism

Draw the net for a rectangular prism.

• A net for a rectangular prism includes 1 square and 5 rectangles.

• A net for a rectangular prism consists of 2 rectangles (top and bottom) and 4 rectangles (sides) arranged in a cross or T-shape.

• A net for a rectangular prism is made up of 3 rectangles and 3 circles.

• A net for a rectangular prism consists of 6 triangles arranged in a circle.

How many faces does a triangular prism have?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 5

Identify the shape of the base of a pentagonal prism.

• Square

• Triangle

• Hexagon

• Pentagon

What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

• A prism can have any number of bases; a pyramid must have two bases.

• A prism is a three-dimensional shape; a pyramid is a two-dimensional shape.

• A prism has one base; a pyramid has two parallel bases.

• A prism has two parallel bases; a pyramid has one base.

Construct a net for a cylinder.

• Two rectangles and one triangle.

• Two circles and one rectangle.

• Three circles and no rectangles.

• One circle and two rectangles.

Which net corresponds to a hexagonal prism?

• The net includes 3 triangles and 6 squares.

• The net includes 2 hexagons and 6 rectangles.

• The net includes 2 pentagons and 5 rectangles.

• The net includes 1 hexagon and 12 rectangles.

Draw an accurate net for a square pyramid.

• A net for a square pyramid consists of two squares and three triangles.

• A net for a square pyramid consists of one square and four triangles arranged around it.

• A net for a square pyramid includes five squares arranged in a circle.

• A net for a square pyramid is made up of one triangle and four rectangles.