Exploring Surface Area of 3D Shapes

How many total faces does a rectangular prism have?

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 4

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.3

How many bases does a rectangular prism have?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.4

How many lateral faces does a rectangular prism have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Why is it important to calculate the area of each face when finding the surface area?

• To determine the volume

• To measure the height

• To find the perimeter

• To calculate the total surface area

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

• Length x Height

• Base x Height

• Width x Height

• Length + Width

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the area of the bottom face of the rectangular prism?

• 21

• 24

• 28

• 32

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the area of the left and right sides of the rectangular prism?

• 14

• 10

• 16

• 12

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the area of the front and back faces of the rectangular prism?

• 35

• 28

• 21

• 14

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the total lateral area of the rectangular prism?

• 64

• 72

• 80

• 88

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.6

What is the total surface area of the rectangular prism?

• 112

• 122

• 130

• 104

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.6