3D Shapes & Nets Vocabulary

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What is a 3D shape?

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A three-dimensional shape (3D shape) is an object that has depth, width, and height, making it occupy space.

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What is a net in geometry?

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A net is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional shape that can be folded to form the shape.

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What is a triangular prism?

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

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What is a square pyramid?

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A square pyramid is a 3D shape with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a point.

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What is a hexagonal prism?

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A hexagonal prism is a 3D shape with two hexagonal bases and six rectangular faces.

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What is a cone?

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A cone is a 3D shape with a circular base that tapers smoothly from the base to a point called the apex.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with six equal square 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 triangular pyramid is 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 an octagonal prism?

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An octagonal prism is a 3D shape with two octagonal bases and eight rectangular faces.

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What is a pentagonal prism?

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A pentagonal prism is a 3D shape with two pentagonal bases and five rectangular faces.

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