3D Shape Names - an introduction

What is a Prism?

A prism is a solid geometric figure whose two ends are similar, equal, and parallel, and whose sides are parallelograms.

A solid object which has six faces that are rectangles

What other objects do you know of that are rectangular prisms?

A symmetrical three-dimensional shape, contained by six equal squares.

What other objects do you know of that are cubes?

A solid having four plane triangular faces, also known as a triangular pyramid

What other objects do you know of that are tetrahedrons?

A solid geometrical figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

What other objects do you know of that are cylinders?

A solid or hollow object which tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point

What other objects do you know of that are cones?

Do a little research to see if the following names are real prisms too.

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