2D Figures from Slicing 3D Shapes

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What is a two-dimensional cross section?

Back

A two-dimensional cross section is the shape that results when a three-dimensional object is sliced through a plane.

Front

What shape is formed when a cylinder is sliced parallel to its base?

Back

Circle.

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What shape is formed when a cube is sliced vertically?

Back

Square.

Front

What shape is formed when a cone is sliced horizontally?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a triangular prism when sliced parallel to the base?

Back

Triangle.

Front

What shape does the cross section of a sphere create?

Back

Circle.

Front

What is the cross section of a rectangular prism when sliced vertically?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What shape is formed when a pyramid is sliced horizontally?

Back

Trapezoid.

Front

What is the cross section of a cylinder when sliced vertically?

Back

Rectangle.

Front

What shape does the cross section of a cone create when sliced vertically?

Back

Triangle.