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This shape is a cross-section cut from a solid. Circle the solid it most likely came from.
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Worked example
A section alone can fit several solids. Use the printed face clue as well to identify one answer.
Six equal square faces. → C
- Six equal square faces. → C
Check answers after trying
1: C 2: A 3: D 4: B 5: C 6: A
A section alone can fit several solids. Use the printed face clue as well to identify one answer.
Why this answer
- 1: Six equal square faces. → C
- 2: Six rectangular faces; the three edge lengths are different. → A
- 3: No flat faces, edges, or vertices. → D
- 4: Two equal circular bases and one curved side. → B
- 5: Two triangular bases and three rectangular side faces. → C
- 6: One circular base and one vertex. → A
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Tips for Parents
▸ What is on the sheet Use the cross-section AND the face clue to choose the solid. Two solids can share a circular or triangular section. Read the face clue before choosing. ▸ Try one example Six equal square faces. → C ▸ Check a difficulty Two solids can share a circular or triangular section. Read the face clue before choosing. A section alone can fit several solids. Use the printed face clue as well to identify one answer. ▸ Choose the next step 2: Six rectangular faces; the three edge lengths are different. → A
What This Worksheet Builds
Two solids can share a circular or triangular section. Read the face clue before choosing.
Next Step
A section alone can fit several solids. Use the printed face clue as well to identify one answer.