Naming 3D Shapes

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What is a triangular prism?

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A 3D shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a triangular pyramid?

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A 3D shape with a triangular base and three triangular faces that meet at a point.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A 3D shape with six rectangular faces, also known as a cuboid.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a pentagonal pyramid?

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A 3D shape with a pentagonal base and five triangular faces that meet at a point.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a cone?

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A 3D shape with a circular base and a single vertex, tapering smoothly from the base to the vertex.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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How many faces does a triangular prism have?

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A triangular prism has 5 faces.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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How many edges does a rectangular pyramid have?

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A rectangular pyramid has 8 edges.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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A prism has two parallel bases and rectangular faces, while a pyramid has one base and triangular faces that meet at a point.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for the volume of a triangular prism?

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Volume = (1/2 × base × height of the triangle) × length of the prism.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6