Exploring Prisms and Pyramids

What is the main difference between a prism and a pyramid?

• A prism has triangular faces, while a pyramid has rectangular faces.

• A prism has two parallel bases, while a pyramid has only one base.

• A prism has a pointed top, while a pyramid has a flat top.

• A prism is always taller than a pyramid.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Which of the following shapes can be the base of a pyramid?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Sphere

• Cylinder

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

If a prism has a hexagonal base, how many faces does it have?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 14

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

A pyramid has a square base and 4 triangular faces. How many edges does it have?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

A triangular pyramid is also known as a:

• Rectangular prism

• Tetrahedron

• Hexahedron

• Octahedron

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Which of the following statements is true about the surface area of a pyramid?

• It is the sum of the areas of all its faces.

• It is twice the area of its base.

• It is half the area of its base.

• It is the same as the volume of the pyramid.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

This is a prism. What shape bases does it have?

• Triangle

• Square

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

This is a prism. What shape bases does it have?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Hexagon (6 sides)

• Pentagon (5 sides)

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

This prism has ​ (a)   vertices, ​ (b)   edges, and ​ (c)   faces.

• 10
• 15
• 7

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

A prism has two identical ends (bases) and all flat sides.

• True

• False

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1