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Cylinders Worksheet

Explore the properties, surface area, and volume of cylinders with this Grade 7 math worksheet.

Grade 7 Math GeometryGeometry 3D ShapesCylinders
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.4CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.6

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Cylinders: Surface Area and Volume

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for calculations.

A cylinder is a three-dimensional solid that holds two parallel bases that are usually circular. The height of the cylinder is the perpendicular distance between these bases. The radius is the distance from the center of the base to its edge.

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1. The top and bottom surfaces of a cylinder are called its  .

2. The distance from the center of a circular base to its edge is called the  .

3. The perpendicular distance between the two bases of a cylinder is known as its  .

4. Which of the following best describes the shape of a cylinder's base?

a

Square

b

Triangle

c

Circle

d

Rectangle

5. A cylindrical can has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 10 cm. Calculate its total surface area. Use π ≈ 3.14.

6. A water tank is shaped like a cylinder with a radius of 2 meters and a height of 5 meters. What is the volume of water the tank can hold? Use π ≈ 3.14.

7. The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V = πr²h.

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True

F

False

8. The lateral surface area of a cylinder is the area of its two circular bases combined.

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True

F

False

9. A cylindrical pillar has a diameter of 1 meter and a height of 4 meters. If the pillar needs to be painted, what is the area that needs to be painted (excluding the top and bottom)? Use π ≈ 3.14.