Attributes of 3D Shapes

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What is a cone?

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A cone is a 3D shape that has a circular base and a single vertex (point) at the top. It tapers smoothly from the base to the vertex.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with 6 flat surfaces, all of which are squares. It has 12 edges and 8 vertices.

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What is a sphere?

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A sphere is a perfectly round 3D shape, like a ball. Every point on its surface is the same distance from its center.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a 3D shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces connecting the bases.

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What is a rectangular pyramid?

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A rectangular pyramid is a 3D shape with a rectangular base and four triangular faces that meet at a single point (the apex).

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What are the attributes of 3D shapes?

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Attributes of 3D shapes include the number of faces, edges, and vertices, as well as the shape of the faces.

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How many faces does a cube have?

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A cube has 6 faces.

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How many vertices does a cone have?

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A cone has 1 vertex.

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What is the difference between a cube and a rectangular prism?

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A cube has all square faces, while a rectangular prism has rectangular faces that can be different in size.

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What is a cylinder?

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A cylinder is a 3D shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.

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