Prisms and Pyramids: Grade 6 Geometry
Explore the properties of prisms and pyramids, including their faces, edges, and vertices, with this comprehensive Grade 6 worksheet.
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Prisms and Pyramids: Grade 6 Geometry
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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 describes a prism?
A 3D shape with one base and triangular faces meeting at a point.
A 3D shape with two identical parallel bases and rectangular faces.
A 2D shape with four equal sides.
A 3D shape with a curved surface.
2. How many faces does a triangular pyramid have?
3
4
5
6
3. A rectangular prism has faces, edges, and vertices.
4. The base of a hexagonal pyramid is a .
5. All the lateral faces of a pyramid are .
6. A cube is a special type of rectangular prism.
True
False
7. A prism has only one base.
True
False
8. Look at the 3D shape above. Is it a prism or a pyramid? Explain your reasoning.
9. Look at the 3D shape above. What is the name of this specific shape?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The flat surfaces of a 3D shape are called .
11. The line segments where two faces meet are called .
12. The points where three or more edges meet are called .