Cross Sections of 3D Shapes

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What is a cross section of a 3D shape?

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A cross section is the shape that you get when you cut straight through a 3D object.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the cross section of a cylinder when cut horizontally?

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut vertically?

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a cone when cut parallel to the base?

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the cross section of a triangular prism when cut parallel to the base?

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Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a pyramid when cut horizontally?

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A smaller polygon (like a square or triangle depending on the pyramid's base).

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a sphere when cut through the center?

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is the cross section of a cube when cut diagonally?

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Triangle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a cylinder when cut vertically?

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Rectangle.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the cross section of a square prism when cut horizontally?

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Square.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3