Area and Surface Area Review Flashcard

Front

What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is the unit of measurement for area?

Back

Square units (e.g., ft², m², in²)

Front

What is the formula for finding the surface area of a rectangular prism?

Back

Surface Area = 2(lw + lh + wh) where l = length, w = width, h = height

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 ft and a width of 2 ft, what is its area?

Back

10 ft²

Front

What is the difference between area and surface area?

Back

Area measures the space within a 2D shape, while surface area measures the total area of the surface of a 3D object.

Front

Find the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 m and a width of 3 m.

Back

24 m²

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 in?

Back

16 in²

Front

How do you find the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Front

If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm, what is its area?

Back

12 cm²

Front

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Back

Area = π × radius²