Exploring Solid Figures

What is a solid figure?

• A solid figure is a flat surface.

• A solid figure is a two-dimensional shape.

• A solid figure is a type of liquid.

• A solid figure is a three-dimensional shape.

Name three types of solid figures.

• Rectangle

• Cylinder

• Cube, Sphere, Pyramid

• Triangle

How many faces does a cube have?

• 8

• 4

• 12

• 6

What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

• A prism can have any number of bases; a pyramid always has two bases.

• A prism is a three-dimensional shape; a pyramid is a two-dimensional shape.

• A prism has two parallel bases; a pyramid has one base.

• A prism has one base; a pyramid has two parallel bases.

Can a solid figure have curved surfaces? Give an example.

• A cylinder is not a solid figure with curved surfaces.

• No, a solid figure cannot have curved surfaces.

• Yes, a solid figure can have curved surfaces. An example is a sphere.

• An example of a solid figure with only flat surfaces is a cube.

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with length 5, width 3, and height 2?

• 30

• 25

• 15

• 40

How many edges does a cylinder have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 0

What solid figure has a circular base and a pointed top?

• Cone

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Pyramid

What is the formula for the surface area of a cube?

• 8s^2

• 4s^2

• 2s^2

• 6s^2

Name a real-world object that is shaped like a sphere.

• basketball

• pyramid

• cube

• rectangle