Identifying 3D Shapes and Properties

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What is a 3D shape?

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A 3D shape is a solid figure that has three dimensions: length, width, and height.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with 6 congruent square faces.

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A rectangular prism is a 3D shape with 6 faces, where each face is a rectangle.

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What are the bases of a triangular prism?

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The bases of a triangular prism are triangles.

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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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What is the difference between a triangular prism and a triangular pyramid?

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A triangular prism has two triangular bases and rectangular sides, while a triangular pyramid has one triangular base and triangular sides.

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What is a face in 3D shapes?

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A face is a flat surface on a 3D shape.

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What is an edge in 3D shapes?

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An edge is a line segment where two faces meet.

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What is a vertex in 3D shapes?

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A vertex is a point where three or more edges meet.

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How many faces does a cube have?

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A cube has 6 faces.