Prisms and pyramids are 3D shapes with some key differences. A prism has two identical bases connected by rectangular faces. Think of a Toblerone bar! A pyramid, on the other hand, has one base and triangular faces that meet at a point called the apex. Imagine the Great Pyramid of Giza! Understanding their properties, like volume and surface area, is super important in geometry.
This worksheet will help you understand key concepts and practice problems related to prisms and pyramids. Let's dive in and build your skills!
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Prism | a. A point where edges meet. |
| 2. Pyramid | b. The flat surface on which a solid object rests. |
| 3. Apex | c. A solid object with two identical ends and flat sides. |
| 4. Base | d. The point on a pyramid opposite to the base. |
| 5. Vertex | e. A solid object with a polygon base and triangular sides meeting at a point. |
Match the numbers (1-5) with the correct letters (a-e).
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided: volume, rectangular, square, triangular, apex.
A prism has two identical bases that are connected by ___________ faces. A pyramid has one base and ___________ faces that meet at a point called the ___________. The amount of space a prism or pyramid occupies is its ___________. A cube is a special type of prism where all faces are __________.
Imagine you are building a model of a pyramid and a prism. What real-world shapes could you use as inspiration for each? Explain your choices.
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