Volume Of Prisms And Pyramids: Learn about prisms

Volume Of Prisms And Pyramids: Learn about prisms

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Mathematics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial transitions from discussing area to exploring volume, focusing on rectangular prisms and pyramids. It explains the concept of volume as a measure of how much space a 3D object occupies, using relatable examples like a sheet of paper and a box. The tutorial defines prisms as 3D shapes with polygonal bases and illustrates different types of prisms, including rectangular, triangular, and hexagonal prisms, highlighting their geometric properties.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between area and volume?

Area is only applicable to 3D objects, while volume is for 2D objects.

Area is measured in cubic units, while volume is in square units.

Area and volume are essentially the same concepts.

Area measures the surface, while volume measures the space occupied.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a prism?

A 3D shape with a polygonal base.

A 2D shape with a circular base.

A 2D shape with a triangular base.

A 3D shape with a spherical base.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base shape of a rectangular prism?

Triangle

Circle

Rectangle

Hexagon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of prism mentioned?

Triangular prism

Rectangular prism

Cylindrical prism

Hexagonal prism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape is the base of a hexagonal prism?

Pentagon

Square

Hexagon

Octagon