Understanding Prisms

The video tutorial introduces the concept of prisms, defining them as three-dimensional polygons with two parallel bases. It explains how prisms are named based on the shape of their bases and provides examples of different types of prisms, such as hexagonal and triangular prisms. The tutorial also distinguishes prisms from non-prism shapes like cones and reviews the naming conventions for prisms.

What is the defining characteristic of a prism?

• It is always a cube.

• It has two parallel bases.

• It is a two-dimensional shape.

• It has a circular base.

Which of the following is a hexagonal prism?

• A shape with a triangular base.

• A shape with no parallel bases.

• A shape with two parallel hexagonal bases.

• A shape with a circular base.

Why is a cone not considered a prism?

• It is named after its base shape.

• It is a three-dimensional polygon.

• It has a circular base.

• It has two parallel bases.

What type of prism has a triangular base?

• Rectangular prism

• Triangular prism

• Circular prism

• Hexagonal prism

Which shape is a rectangular prism?

• A shape with a triangular base.

• A shape with no parallel bases.

• A shape with a circular base.

• A shape with two parallel rectangular bases.

What is the naming convention for prisms?

• They are named after the number of sides.

• They are named after their height.

• They are named after their color.

• They are named after the shape of their base.

Which of the following is not a prism?

• A shape with a circular base.

• A shape with two parallel square bases.

• A shape with two parallel hexagonal bases.

• A shape with two parallel triangular bases.

What is a square prism?

• A prism with a triangular base.

• A prism with no parallel bases.

• A prism with two parallel square bases.

• A prism with a circular base.

How are hexagonal prisms identified?

• By their hexagonal bases.

• By their triangular bases.

• By their rectangular bases.

• By their circular bases.