2D and 3D shape: To identify, describe and classify 3D shapes based on the properties

2D and 3D shape: To identify, describe and classify 3D shapes based on the properties

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will consolidate previous learning and revise the names and properties of 3D shapes.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which is not a property of a parallelogram?
Correct answer: All sides are equal.
Both pairs of opposite angles are congruent.
Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.
Q2.
True or false: A trapezium can have a right angle.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
A rhombus that is a rectangle is also called a
Kite
Correct answer: Parallelogram
Square
Q4.
What is the name of this shape?
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Circle
Kite
Correct answer: Rectangle
Q5.
What name best fits this shape?
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Parallelogram
Square
Correct answer: Square rhombus

5 Questions

Q1.
I have 6 faces. I have 8 vertices.I have 12 edges. My faces are all the same shape. What 3-D shape am I?
Correct answer: Cube
Pyramid
Sphere
Q2.
I have 1 curved face. I have 2 circular faces. I have 0 vertices. What 3-D shape am I?
Cube
Correct answer: Cylinder
Square based pyramid
Q3.
I have 6 faces. I have 8 vertices. 4 of my faces are rectangles. 2 of my faces are squares. I have 12 edges. What 3-D shape am I?
Cube
Correct answer: Cuboid
Pyramid
Q4.
I have 5 faces. 4 of my faces are triangles. I have a square base. I have 5 vertices. I have 8 edges. What 3-D shape am I?
Cylinder
Correct answer: Square based pyramid
Tetrahedron
Q5.
I have 1 curved face. I have 1 circular face. I have 1 vertex. What 3-D shape am I?
Correct answer: Cone
Cylinder
Sphere

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UnitMaths / 2-D and 3-D shape