This math topic focuses on identifying simple 3D shapes, enhancing skills in geometry specifically around shape classification. The questions require distinguishing between various types of 3D shapes such as cones, cubes, rectangular prisms, and triangular prisms by analyzing their properties like face shape, base type, and angle of corners. The format provides visual representation of each shape along with a binary choice (Yes/No) to affirm if the depicted shape matches the described characteristics. This basic level introduction to 3D shapes assists in building foundational understanding in spatial geometry.

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Simple 3D Shapes - Is Specific Type Worksheet

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Simple 3D Shapes - Is Specific Type
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Is this shape a Cone (a round base and round sides coming to a point)?
a
No
b
Yes
2
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Is this shape a Rectangular Prism (right angle corners and 6 faces that are rectangles)?
a
Yes
b
No
3
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Is this shape a Sphere (a ball shape)?
a
No
b
Yes
4
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Is this shape a Triangular Prism (a triangular base and parallel sides coming to a triangular top)?
a
Yes
b
No
5
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Is this shape a Cube (right angle corners and 6 faces that are squares)?
a
No
b
Yes
6
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Is this shape a Triangular Prism (a triangular base and parallel sides coming to a triangular top)?
a
No
b
Yes
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Is this shape a Rectangular Prism (right angle corners and 6 faces that are rectangles)?
a
No
b
Yes
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Is this shape a Cube (right angle corners and 6 faces that are squares)?
a
Yes
b
No