Exploring Spheres

A Grade 6 math worksheet focused on understanding the properties, surface area, and volume concepts of spheres.

Grade 6 Math GeometryGeometry 3D ShapesSpheres

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.4

Topics

mathgeometryspheres3D shapesgrade 6

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where applicable.

1. Which of the following best describes a sphere?

A 2D shape with all points equidistant from a center point.

A 3D shape with a flat base and curved surface.

A 3D shape with all points on its surface equidistant from its center.

A 3D shape with six rectangular faces.

2. What is the distance from the center of a sphere to any point on its surface called?

Diameter

Circumference

Radius

Height

3. A sphere has no flat faces, edges, or .

4. The of a sphere is twice its radius.

5. Draw a simple sketch of a sphere and label its center and radius.

6. All cross-sections of a sphere are circles.

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