Geometry Quiz: Kinds of Geometric Solids

What is a polyhedron?

• A solid figure bounded by flat surfaces

• A solid figure with curved surfaces

• A solid figure with only one face

• A solid figure that is always circular

What is the plural form of polyhedron?

• Polyhedrals

• Polyhedra

• Polyhedrums

• Polyhedrons

How many square faces does a cube have?

• 6

• 8

• 4

• 5

What defines a prism?

• It has two parallel bases

• It has only one base

• It has no bases

• It has curved lateral faces

What shape is a square-based prism?

• A prism with circular bases

• A prism with rectangular bases

• A prism with triangular bases

• A prism with square bases

What type of lateral faces does a rectangular-based prism have?

• Triangular lateral faces

• Rectangular lateral faces

• Square lateral faces

• Curved lateral faces

How many lateral faces does a triangular-based prism have?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

What is a characteristic of a triangular-based prism?

• It has no bases

• It has 2 equal rectangular bases

• It has 2 equal triangular bases

• It has 2 equal square bases

Which of the following is NOT a type of prism?

• Rectangular-based prism

• Triangular-based prism

• Square-based prism

• Circular-based prism

What is the shape of the bases in a square-based prism?

• Rectangular

• Triangular

• Square

• Circular