Flashcard (Nets and Surface Area)

Front

What is a square based pyramid?

Back

A three-dimensional shape with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at a point (the apex).

Front

What is the formula for the surface area of a cube?

Back

Surface Area = 6 * (side length)^2.

Front

What is a rectangular prism?

Back

A three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are equal.

Front

What is a net in geometry?

Back

A two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional shape that shows all the faces laid out flat.

Front

What is the surface area of a cube with a side length of 3 inches?

Back

Surface Area = 6 * (3)^2 = 54 square inches.

Front

What is a pyramid?

Back

A three-dimensional shape that has a polygonal base and triangular sides that converge at a single point.

Front

What is the difference between a pyramid and a prism?

Back

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

Front

What is the surface area of a rectangular prism with dimensions 2 inches, 3 inches, and 4 inches?

Back

Surface Area = 2(2*3 + 2*4 + 3*4) = 2(6 + 8 + 12) = 52 square inches.

Front

What is the base of a pyramid?

Back

The bottom face of the pyramid, which can be any polygon.

Front

How many faces does a cube have?

Back

A cube has 6 faces.