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

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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

A 3D shape with one base and triangular faces meeting at a point.

b

A 3D shape with two identical parallel bases and rectangular faces.

c

A 2D shape with four equal sides.

d

A 3D shape with a curved surface.

2. How many faces does a triangular pyramid have?

a

3

b

4

c

5

d

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.

T

True

F

False

7. A prism has only one base.

T

True

F

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.

faces
edges
vertices
base

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  .