Exploring 3D Shapes

What are the defining properties of a cube?

• A cube has six equal square faces, twelve equal edges, eight vertices, and all angles are right angles.

• A cube has six circular faces and twelve vertices.

• A cube has four equal rectangular faces and ten vertices.

• A cube has eight triangular faces and six edges.

How can you differentiate between a cuboid and a prism?

• A cuboid has triangular faces; a prism has only square bases.

• A cuboid can have curved surfaces; a prism cannot.

• A cuboid has rectangular faces; a prism can have various polygonal bases.

• A cuboid is a type of prism with circular bases.

Classify the following shape: a solid with a square base and four triangular faces.

• Triangular prism

• Rectangular pyramid

• Hexagonal pyramid

• Square pyramid

Which solid has only one base and triangular faces that meet at a point?

• Cube

• Triangular pyramid (tetrahedron)

• Hexagonal prism

• Square pyramid

Identify the shape that has six rectangular faces and is not a cube.

• Rectangular prism

• Hexagonal prism

• Triangular prism

• Square prism