Slicing Geometric Shapes

Given a right triangular prism , a cross section is made parallel to the bases. Which of the following statements is true regarding the cross section  of the base?

• The shape of the cross section is a rectangle.

• The shape of the cross section is a triangle.

• The shape of the cross section is a square. 

• The shape of the cross section is a circle. 

Given a right circular cylinder with a radius of 8 inches and a height of 20 inches. Which of the following choices is NOT a possible cross section of this cylinder?

• circle 

• square

• rectangle 

Describe the cross section.

• circle

• oval

• semi-circle

• trapezoid

Describe the cross section.

• rectangle

• trapezoid

• parallelogram

• triangle

What would result from slicing a cylinder vertically?

• Circle

• Trapezoid

• Rectangle

• Triangle

Identify the cross section formed in the picture.

• square

• rectangle

• parallelogram

• pentagon

What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cube be?

• Square

• Triangle

• Trapezoid

• Circle

Describe the cross section.

• triangle

• rectangle

• oval

• trapezoid

Describe the cross section.

• rectangle

• square

• parallelogram

• circle

A cone is cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base. Which of the following could be the shape of the cross-section formed?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Trapezoid