Naming Prisms and Pyramids

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a 3D solid that has two parallel and congruent bases connected by rectangular faces.

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What is a pyramid?

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A pyramid is a 3D solid that has a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point called the apex.

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How do you name a prism?

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Prisms are named based on the shape of their bases, such as rectangular prism or triangular prism.

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How do you name a pyramid?

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Pyramids are named based on the shape of their base, such as square pyramid or triangular pyramid.

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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A prism has 2 bases, while a pyramid has 1 base.

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is a prism with rectangular bases.

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What is a triangular prism?

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A triangular prism is a prism with triangular bases.

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What is a square pyramid?

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A square pyramid is a pyramid with a square base.

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What is a triangular pyramid?

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A triangular pyramid is a pyramid with a triangular base.

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What is the base of a polyhedron?

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The base of a polyhedron is the face that is used to name the solid.