Cross Sections and Number of Faces, Edges, and Vertices

Which three-dimensional figure has the greatest number of faces?

• hexagonal prism

• octagonal pyramid

• rectangular prism

• pentagonal pyramid

The sides of the polyhedron are called

• vertex

• faces

• edge

• diameter

Where the edges of the faces of the polyhedron come together are called

• face

• base

• vertices (vertex)

• edge

The intersection of a plane and a solid.

• cross section

• plane

• sphere

What shape is formed when you cut either parallel or perpendicular on a rectangular prism?

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

When you cut a cross section of hexagonal prism parallel to the base you get a

• hexagon

• rectangle

• circle

• pentagon

When you cut a cross section of a square pyramid that is parallel to the base you get a

• square

• circle

• hexagon

• triangle

Describe the cross section.

• triangle

• rectangle

• trapezoid

• square

Describe the cross section.

• trapezoid

• triangle

• rectangle

• square

What shape will the vertical cross-section of a cube be?

• Square

• Triangle

• Trapezoid

• Circle