Properties of 3D Shapes Flashcards

All 6 cards in this deck

How many faces, edges and vertices does a cube have?

6 faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices.

What is a prism?

A solid with the same cross-section all along its length, with two identical parallel end faces.

How many faces, edges and vertices does a triangular prism have?

5 faces, 9 edges, 6 vertices.

What is the mathematical name of the solid with one flat circular face and a curved surface rising to a single point?

A cone.

How many faces, edges and vertices does a square-based pyramid have?

5 faces, 8 edges, 5 vertices.

True or false? A sphere has one vertex.

False. A sphere has one curved surface, no edges and no vertices.