3D shapes Flashcards
Fill in the two blanks in this sentence: Volume is the amount of space a 3D shape takes up, usually measured in [BLANK] or [BLANK]
cm3 or m3
[BONUS QUESTION] Of which word is ‘vertices’ the plural form?
Vertex
How many vertices does a triangular prism have?
4
How many edges does a triangular prism have?
6
Which parts of 3D shapes are called ‘vertices’?
The points where “the lines which surround the flat sides” meet
How many faces does a triangular-based pyramid have?
5
What is the formula for the volume of a cuboid?
length x width x height
[BONUS QUESTION] A triangular prism is very similar to the shape of which item of chocolate confectionery?
Toblerone
What is this shape?
A triangular-based pyramid
Which parts of 3D shapes are called ‘edges’?
The lines which surround the flat sides
How many faces does a triangular prism have?
4
How many vertices does a square-based pyramid have?
5
How many edges does a square-based pyramid have?
8
What is this shape?
A square-based pyramid
How many faces does a square-based pyramid have?
5
In 3D shapes, what name is given to the points where “the lines which surround the flat sides” meet?
vertices
In 3D shapes, what name is given to the flat sides?
faces
[BONUS QUESTION] Which 3D shape is very similar to the shape of a Toblerone?
Triangular prism
How many vertices does a triangular-based pyramid have?
6
Which parts of 3D shapes are called ‘faces’?
The flat sides
How many edges does a triangular-based pyramid have?
9
What is this shape?
A triangular prism
In 3D shapes, what name is given to what might be called “the lines which surround the flat sides”?
edges
Fill in the blank in this sentence: [BLANK] is the amount of space a 3D shape takes up, usually measured in cm3 or m3
Volume
