Describe cross-sections of solids
7th grade (Year 8 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: 7.G.A.3 · England: KS3 Geometry and measures
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Question 1
A prism has a triangle at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 2
A square-based pyramid is sliced parallel to its base. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Square
- B. Circle
- C. Rectangle
- D. Pentagon
Question 3
A prism has a octagon at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 4
A square-based pyramid is sliced parallel to its base. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Circle
- B. Pentagon
- C. Rectangle
- D. Square
Question 5
A prism has a pentagon at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 6
A square-based pyramid is sliced parallel to its base. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Circle
- B. Triangle
- C. Square
- D. Pentagon
Question 7
A prism has a triangle at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 8
A cylinder standing upright is sliced straight down through its centre. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Rectangle
- B. Pentagon
- C. Circle
- D. Square
Question 9
A prism has a pentagon at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 10
A sphere is sliced anywhere. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Triangle
- B. Circle
- C. Square
- D. Pentagon
Question 11
A prism has a octagon at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 12
A cube is sliced parallel to one face. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Pentagon
- B. Square
- C. Triangle
- D. Rectangle
Question 13
A prism has a pentagon at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 14
A square-based pyramid is sliced parallel to its base. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Rectangle
- B. Square
- C. Pentagon
- D. Circle
Question 15
A prism has a hexagon at each end. It is sliced parallel to the ends. How many sides does the cross-section have?
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Question 16
A square-based pyramid is sliced parallel to its base. What shape is the cut face (cross-section)?
- A. Square
- B. Rectangle
- C. Triangle
- D. Pentagon
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