Identifying Common 3D Shapes

The video tutorial introduces five three-dimensional shapes: square pyramid, rectangular prism, triangular prism, sphere, and cylinder. The instructor guides viewers through identifying each shape based on their characteristics, such as the base shape and dimensions. The tutorial emphasizes understanding these terms as they are commonly used in various subjects.

What is the base shape of a square pyramid?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Circle

What is the base shape of a triangular pyramid, not discussed in the video?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Circle

Which shape has a base that is a square?

• Square Pyramid

• Sphere

• Triangular Prism

• Cylinder

What distinguishes a rectangular prism from other 3D shapes?

• All its faces are rectangles

• It is shaped like a globe

• It has a circular base

• It has one triangular face

What makes a prism different from a pyramid?

• Prisms have a circular base

• Pyramids have all faces meeting at a point

• Prisms are always rectangular

• Pyramids cannot have a square base

How many triangular faces does a triangular prism have?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.3

Which shape is most similar to a globe?

• Cylinder

• Square Pyramid

• Sphere

• Rectangular Prism

What shape resembles a can?

• Cylinder

• Square Pyramid

• Triangular Prism

• Sphere

Which 3D shape has two opposite faces that are circular?

• Triangular Prism

• Square Pyramid

• Cylinder

• Sphere

What feature is common to both a triangular prism and a cylinder?

• Both have a square base

• Both have circular faces

• Both have triangular faces

• Both have rectangular sides