Exploring Volume and Surface Area Concepts

What is the primary difference between 2D and 3D shapes?

• 3D shapes can hold volume, while 2D shapes cannot.

• 2D shapes can hold liquids, while 3D shapes cannot.

• 3D shapes are always larger than 2D shapes.

• 2D shapes have more surface area than 3D shapes.

Which unit is not typically used to measure volume?

• Gallons

• Square inches

• Liters

• Cubic meters

What does the volume of a 3D shape represent?

• The amount of paint needed to cover the shape

• The perimeter of the shape

• The amount of space the shape occupies

• The weight of the shape

What shape is used as an example to explain surface area?

• Cylinder

• Rectangular prism

• Pyramid

• Sphere

How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width x Height

• Length / Width / Height

• Length - Width - Height

What is the formula to calculate the surface area of a rectangular prism?

• Divide the area of all faces

• Add the area of all faces

• Subtract the area of all faces

• Multiply the area of all faces

If a rectangular prism has dimensions 3 inches by 10 inches by 4 inches, what is its volume?

• 40 cubic inches

• 30 cubic inches

• 120 cubic inches

• 70 cubic inches

What is the surface area of a rectangular prism with sides measuring 3 inches by 4 inches, 4 inches by 10 inches, and 3 inches by 10 inches?

• 140 square inches

• 164 square inches

• 120 square inches

• 100 square inches

What is the volume of a shape with dimensions 5 inches by 8 inches by 15 inches?

• 450 cubic inches

• 300 cubic inches

• 600 cubic inches

• 120 cubic inches

Calculate the surface area of a shape with dimensions 5 inches by 8 inches, 8 inches by 15 inches, and 5 inches by 15 inches.

• 500 square inches

• 520 square inches

• 470 square inches

• 450 square inches