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WorksheetsVolume of pyramids and prisms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 26mins
Volume of a triangular pyramid
V = 1/3(1/2bh)h
Volume of a rectangular pyramid
V = 1/3(lw)h
Volume of a triangular prism
V = (1/2bh)h
Volume of a rectangular prism
V = lwh
Volume of a cube
V = lwh
Triangular Prism
Triangular Pyramid
Rectangular Prism
Rectangular Pyramid
V = 1/3(lw)h
V = lwh
V = (1/2bh)h
V = 1/3(1/2bh)h
A prism has _______ base(s).
1
2
A pyramid has _______ base(s).
1
2
All of the faces on a pyramid that are NOT the base must be
rectangles
triangles
squares
All of the faces on a prism that are NOT the base must be
pentagons
triangles
rectangles
The base of a triangular prism is a
square
triangle
rectangle
The base of a square pyramid is a
square
triangle
hexagon
Both prisms and pyramids are named for their
vertices
edges
base(s)
faces
Check ALL that are examples of pyramids.
Which is a real-life example of a triangular prism?
When is 1/2 used when calculating volume?
When the 3D shape is a pyramid
When the 3D shape has triangular sides
When the base (or bases) is (or are) triangles
55 yd3
121 yd3
22 yd3
330 yd3
What is the volume of the rectangular pyramid?
1092 cm3
546 cm3
182 cm3
364 cm3
What is the volume of the following rectangular pyramid?
1092 cubic centimeters
546 cubic centimeters
182 cubic centimeters
364 cubic centimeters
An ice cube is in the shape of a rectangular prism. Each side of this ice cube measures 2 inches. The volume of this ice cube is (a)
8 cubic inches
6 cubic inches
12 cubic inches
4 square inches
A cereal box is in the shape of a rectangular prism. It has a height of 12 cm. The area of the base is 7 cm2. What is the volume?
28 cm3
84 cm3
19 cm3
42 cm3
