Geometry of Pyramids and Cones

What is the main difference between pyramids and prisms?

• Pyramids have more than one base.

• Pyramids are always taller.

• Pyramids have triangular lateral faces.

• Pyramids have circular bases.

How do you find the perimeter of a square base with sides of 8 meters?

• Divide 8 by 2.

• Multiply 8 by 4.

• Add 8 four times.

• Multiply 8 by 2.

Which formula is used to find the actual height of a pyramid?

• Add the slant height and apothem.

• Subtract the apothem squared from the slant height squared.

• Multiply the slant height by the apothem.

• Divide the slant height by the apothem.

What is the base shape of a cone?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Square

• Triangle

How do you calculate the volume of a cone?

• Multiply the base area by the height and divide by 2.

• Multiply the base area by the height and divide by 3.

• Multiply the base area by the slant height and divide by 2.

• Multiply the base area by the slant height and divide by 3.