Square Pyramid Geometry Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the surface area of a square pyramid. It begins by describing the structure of the pyramid, which consists of a square base and four triangular faces. The tutorial then demonstrates how to calculate the area of the square base using the formula length times width. Next, it explains how to find the area of the triangular faces using the formula base times height divided by two. Finally, the video shows how to sum the areas of the base and the triangles to determine the total surface area of the pyramid, which is labeled in square feet.

How many faces does a square pyramid have?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 3

Why is the pyramid called a square pyramid?

• Because it is taller than it is wide

• Because it is made of squares

• Because it has four triangular faces

• Because it has a square base

What is the length of each side of the square base of the pyramid?

• 20 ft

• 35 ft

• 25 ft

• 30 ft

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

• Base times height divided by 2

• Length plus width

• Length times width

• Base times height

How many triangular faces does the pyramid have?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

What is the height of each triangular face of the pyramid?

• 35 ft

• 32 ft

• 30 ft

• 25 ft

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

• Base times height

• Length times width

• Base times height divided by 2

• Length plus width

What is the area of the square base of the pyramid?

• 650 sq ft

• 625 sq ft

• 500 sq ft

• 600 sq ft

What is the total area of all four triangular faces combined?

• 1,200 sq ft

• 1,800 sq ft

• 1,400 sq ft

• 1,600 sq ft

What is the total surface area of the square pyramid?

• 2,300 sq ft

• 2,000 sq ft

• 2,100 sq ft

• 2,225 sq ft