Parallel Cross-Sections of Prisms and Pyramids

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   What 2D shape is formed by a cross-section parallel to the base of a cube?

2. MultiChoice

   What 2D shape is formed by a horizontal cross-section of a rectangular prism with base dimensions 4 cm by 6 cm?

3. MultiChoice

   What 2D shape is produced by a cross-section parallel to the base of a square pyramid?

4. MultiChoice

   What shape is the horizontal cross-section of a triangular prism with equilateral triangular bases?

5. MultiChoice

   If a pentagonal prism is sliced parallel to its base, what shape is the cross-section?

6. MultiChoice

   What 2D shape results from slicing a hexagonal pyramid parallel to its base?

7. MultiChoice

   How does the size of a horizontal cross-section of a pyramid change as the slice moves closer to the apex?

8. MultiChoice

   How does the size of a horizontal cross-section of a right prism change at different heights?

9. MultiChoice

   Slicing an octagonal prism parallel to its base yields which polygon?

10. MultiChoice

    Slicing a triangular pyramid parallel to its base results in what shape?

11. MultiChoice

    What is the cross-section parallel to the base of a trapezoidal prism?

12. MultiChoice

    A right rectangular prism is cut by a plane parallel to its base. If the base area is 20 sq cm, what is the area of the cross-section?