Polyhedron

Means many (poly) faces (hedron). It's a three dimensional figure constructed of surfaces called faces that are interconnected with vertices and edges.

a three dimensional figure constructed of surfaces called faces that are interconnected with vertices and edges.

Pyramid

A pyramid has a polygonal base from which triangular vertices extend and all meet at a common vertex called apex.

Prism

A prism is constructed of two congruent and parallel polygons, connected with parallelogram faces.

A prism is constructed of two congruent and parallel polygons, connected with parallelogram faces

Cube

Cube is constructed with six equal squares.

Cube is constructed with six equal triangles.

Cone

Cone is constructed with a curve, such as circle or an ellipse as a base and the lateral surface rises up to a point called apex.

Cylinder

Cylinder is constructed with two congruent curves in parallel planes.

Practice

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Match the items.

The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives.

a. Cube
b. Pyramid
c. Prism
d. Cylinder
e. Cone

1. A figure that has a polygonal base from which triangular vertices extend and all meet at a common vertex called apex.
2. A figure that is constructed of two congruent and parallel polygons, connected with parallelogram faces.
3. A figure that is constructed with six equal triangles.
4. A figure that is constructed with a curve, such as circle or an ellipse as a base and the lateral surface rises up to a point called apex.
5. A figure that is constructed with two congruent curves in parallel planes.

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