Cross Sections of 3D Shapes

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

• Circle

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

What shape is formed by the cross section of a cone when cut vertically?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

What is the cross section of a hexagonal prism?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Hexagon

• Triangle

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

• Square

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

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

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Square

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

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

• Rectangle

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut diagonally?

• Triangle

• Square

• Parallelogram

• Circle

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

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

• Rectangle

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

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

• A cube is a three-dimensional shape with only one face, while a rectangular prism has multiple faces.

• A cube can only be formed from squares, while a rectangular prism can be formed from any quadrilateral.

• A cube has a larger volume than a rectangular prism regardless of dimensions.

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

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Circle