I WONDER - What Is A Hexagon?

A hexagon is a six-sided polygon with six vertices and angles. The term 'hexagon' comes from Greek, where 'hexa' means six and 'gonia' means angles. Hexagons are commonly found in nature and everyday objects, such as honeycombs, footballs, and floor tiles.

What is a hexagon?

• A circle with six radii

• A 3D shape with six faces

• A closed 2D shape with six sides

• A polygon with five sides

How many vertices does a hexagon have?

• Six

• Four

• Seven

• Five

What does the prefix 'hexa' mean?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hexagon in real life?

• Cube

• Football

• Floor tile

• Honeycomb

Where can you commonly find hexagonal patterns?

• In a pyramid

• On a dice

• On a sphere

• In a honeycomb