Exploring Cylinders
A Grade 5 math worksheet focused on understanding the properties, parts, and measurements of cylinders.
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Exploring Cylinders
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where necessary.
Use the diagram below to fill in the blanks about the parts of a cylinder.
1. The letter 'h' represents the of the cylinder.
2. The letter 'r' represents the of the cylinder's circular base.
3. A cylinder has two bases.
1. Which of the following objects is shaped like a cylinder?
A soccer ball
A shoebox
A soda can
A pyramid
2. How many flat faces does a cylinder have?
One
Two
Three
Zero
1. A cylinder has only one curved surface.
True
False
2. The top and bottom bases of a cylinder are always squares.
True
False
1. Describe a real-world object that is a cylinder and explain why it is a cylinder.
2. Imagine you are wrapping a gift that is shaped like a cylinder. What parts of the cylinder would you need to cover with wrapping paper?
Look at the graduated cylinder below. What volume of liquid does it show?
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