Exploring Geometric Shapes for 3rd Graders

What type of geometric figure is a square classified as?

• Circle

• Cone

• Polygon

• Cylinder

How many sides does a rectangle have?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Six

Which shape is not a parallelogram?

• Rhombus

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Square

What distinguishes a square from a rectangle?

• Type of angles

• Number of sides

• Length of sides

• Parallel sides

What is the shape of the face of a cube?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Square

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a parallelogram?

• Four sides

• Four right angles

• Two sets of parallel sides

• Equal opposite sides

How many vertices does a rectangular prism have?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

How many faces does a sphere have?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

Which shape has exactly five vertices?

• Sphere

• Rectangular prism

• Cube

• Square pyramid

What is the number of edges on a square pyramid?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4