Unit 4, 5, 6: Exploring Shapes and Structures

What is the name of a shape with three sides?

• square

• triangle

• pentagon

• rectangle

Identify the geometric shape that has four equal sides and four right angles.

• Trapezoid

• Square

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

• A rectangle has right angles; a rhombus has equal sides but not necessarily right angles.

• A rectangle can be a rhombus if it has equal angles.

• A rectangle has equal sides; a rhombus has right angles.

• A rhombus has right angles; a rectangle has unequal sides.

Evaluate the design principle of symmetry in architecture.

• Symmetry is primarily used to create asymmetrical designs.

• Symmetry enhances aesthetic appeal, stability, and functional efficiency in architecture.

• Symmetry has no impact on the structural integrity of buildings.

• Symmetry is only relevant in landscape architecture, not in buildings.

Interpret the visual representation of a pyramid and its base shape.

• A pyramid has a flat base and no apex.

• A pyramid has a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at an apex.

• A pyramid is a three-dimensional shape with only rectangular faces.

• A pyramid has a circular base and square faces.

Compare and contrast the properties of a cube and a sphere.

• Both shapes have the same number of faces.

• A cube has flat surfaces and edges, a sphere is smooth and round with no edges.

• A cube is always larger than a sphere.

• A sphere has corners and edges like a cube.

What geometric shape is created by the intersection of two lines?

• Triangle

• Point

• Circle

• Line

What is the defining characteristic of a cylinder?

• A cylinder has two circular bases and a curved surface connecting them.

• A cylinder has only one base and is flat on top.

• A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with all flat surfaces.

• A cylinder has no edges or vertices.

What is the name of a shape with eight sides?

• Hexagon

• Octagon

• Decagon

• Quadrilateral

What is the name of a shape with five sides?

• Quadrilateral

• Hexagon

• Pentagon

• Octagon