Shape (3D) Multiple Choice Topic Test

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Shape (3D) Multiple Choice Topic Test

Test your understanding of shape (3d) with this ten question, self-marking multiple choice exercise.
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Here are 10 Shape (3D) multiple choice questions written by people from around the world while using the main Pentransum activity. You can earn a Transum Trophy for answering at least 9 of them correctly.

1. What is the product of the number of vertices on a cube and the number of degrees in each angle of an equalateral triangle?

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This question was suggested by Hockey Puck, Birmingham, England

2. What is the formula for the volume of a triangular prism with height H, base B and length L?

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3. How many vertices are there on an hexagonal prism?

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4. How many faces are there on a triangular prism?

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5. What is the common name for a prism with a circular cross section?

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6. What is the surface area of a cube if each of its edges are 10cm?

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7. A cube has a surface area of 1350 cm². What are its side lengths (in cm)?

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This question was suggested by Tristan, Wellington, New Zealand

8. How many edges does a square based pyramid have?

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This question was suggested by Pradyumn Mahajan, Mother's International School, Delhi, India

9. How many faces does a tetrahedron have?

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This question was suggested by Lewis Jay Brandon, Luton

10. What answer do you get if you multiply the number of parallel sides on a kite with the numbers of vertices on a square based pyramid?

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This question was suggested by Hockey Puck, Birmingham, England

Please note that unlike other Transum online exercises, the check button for this multiple choice quiz can only be clicked once when you have answered all ten questions. Check your answers carefully before clicking the button below. You teed to get at least 9 questions correct to be awarded a Transum Trophy.

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Try your best to answer the questions above. Choose one of the five possible answers. When you have finished click the "check" button. If you have any questions wrong, do your best to do corrections but if there is anything you don't understand, please ask your teacher for help.

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