2D cross sections of 3D shapes

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What is a 2D cross section?

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A 2D cross section is the shape that results when a 3D object is sliced through a plane.

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is formed when a cube is cut vertically?

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Square

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is formed when a triangular pyramid is cut?

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Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the 2D cross section of a cone when cut horizontally?

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Circle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What shape is formed when a cone is cut diagonally?

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Oval

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the 2D cross section of a triangular prism when cut vertically?

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Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the 2D 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 formed when a rectangular prism is cut vertically?

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Rectangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3

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What is the 2D 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 formed when a square pyramid is cut vertically?

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Triangle

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CCSS.7.G.A.3