Cross Sections

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is the shape that is exposed when a solid object is cut through by a plane.

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What shape is the cross section of a cone when cut parallel to its base?

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Circle.

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What shape is the cross section of a pyramid when cut parallel to its base?

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A smaller polygon similar to the base.

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What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when cut parallel to its base?

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Rectangle.

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What is the cross section of a cylinder when cut perpendicular to its height?

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Circle.

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True or false: Cross sections of 3D shapes are always two-dimensional.

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True.

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What shape can have the same cross section as a sphere?

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Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a cube when cut through the middle?

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Square.

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What is the cross section of a triangular prism when cut parallel to its base?

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Triangle.

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What is the cross section of a cone when cut vertically through the apex?

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Triangle.