Exploring Three-Dimensional Figures
A worksheet for 6th graders to explore properties, nets, and views of three-dimensional figures.
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Exploring Three-Dimensional Figures
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work when necessary.
1. Which of the following 3D figures has exactly 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices?
Triangular Prism
Rectangular Pyramid
Cube
Cylinder
2. A 3D figure with a circular base and a curved surface that tapers to a single point is called a:
Sphere
Cone
Cylinder
Pyramid
Fill in the blank with the correct term.
3. The flat surfaces of a 3D figure are called .
4. The line segment where two faces meet is called an .
5. A corner where three or more edges meet is called a .
6. Draw a rectangular prism and label its faces, edges, and vertices.
Read each statement and indicate whether it is True or False.
7. A square pyramid has five faces.
True
False
8. A cylinder has two bases and one curved surface.
True
False
9. Draw a net for a cube.
10. Look at the 3D cube below. Draw its top view, front view, and side view.
Top View:
Front View:
Side View: