Square-Based Pyramid Concepts

The video tutorial introduces the square-based pyramid, a 3D shape with triangular faces meeting at a vertex and a square base. It highlights real-world examples like rooftops, tents, and Egyptian pyramids. The video details the pyramid's structure, including its five faces, eight edges, and five vertices, and concludes with a recap of its features and examples.

What is the base shape of a square-based pyramid?

• Square

• Triangle

• Circle

• Rectangle

How many triangular faces does a square-based pyramid have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the point called where the triangular faces of a pyramid meet?

• Base

• Vertex

• Edge

• Apex

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a square-based pyramid?

• Flat square base

• Circular top

• Triangular faces

• Vertex

Where can you commonly see square-based pyramids?

• In forests

• In the sky

• In Egypt

• In the ocean

Which of these structures can be a pyramid?

• A tree

• A river

• A car

• A rooftop

What is a common feature of Egyptian pyramids?

• They are square-based

• They are made of wood

• They have a circular base

• They float on water

How many edges does a square-based pyramid have?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 7

How many vertices are there in a square-based pyramid?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the shape of the base face of a square-based pyramid?

• Triangle

• Circle

• Pentagon

• Square