Cross Sections of 3D Shapes

Front

What is a cross section?

Back

A cross section is the shape that is obtained when a solid is cut through by a plane.

Front

What shape is formed by the cross section of a cube?

Back

Square.

Front

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

Back

Circle.

Front

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

Back

Circle.

Front

What shape is formed by the vertical cross section of a rectangular prism?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What is the cross section of a sphere?

Back

Circle.

Front

What shape is formed by the cross section of a triangular prism?

Back

Triangle.

Front

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

Back

Square.

Front

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

Back

A cube has all sides equal, while a rectangular prism has different lengths, widths, and heights.

Front

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

Back

Rectangle.