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