Quiz: Polyhedrons, Prisms and Pyramids

Test your understanding of polyhedrons, their components, and naming conventions as explained in the Grade 8 Math lesson on exploring nets.

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what are the two main classes of polyhedrons discussed? Video Reference:
"we're going to be concerned with only two classes of polyhedrons at this point we're going to be doi..."

Prisms and pyramids Cubes and rectangles Triangles and squares Pentagons and hexagons

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

What is the key difference between prisms and pyramids regarding their bases? Video Reference:
"pyramids have one base whereas the square prism over here our prism has two which are the same..."

Prisms have two identical bases, pyramids have one base Prisms have one base, pyramids have two bases Prisms have triangular bases, pyramids have square bases Prisms and pyramids both have one base

Q3 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what is an edge in a polyhedron? Video Reference:
"an edge is where two faces meet..."

Where two faces meet Where three faces meet The flat surface of the shape The point where edges meet

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

What is the proper name for a perfectly formed solid with four equilateral triangles? Video Reference:
"when it's made up with perfectly the same triangles they're all equilateral triangles it's got a spe..."

Tetrahedron Cube Triangle prism Square pyramid

Q5 Beginner 1 pts

What prefix is used for geometric shapes with five sides? Video Reference:
"we've got five sides and anything that starts with five starts with the word penta..."

Penta Hexa Octa Tri

Q6 Intermediate 2 pts

True or False: A cube can also be called a square prism. Video Reference:
"the proper name for a cube is actually a square prism..."

True

False

Q7 Advanced 3 pts

What prefix is used for shapes with eight sides, and what example does the video use to explain this? Video Reference:
"eight comes from the word octa rectus actually comes from word eight octopus having eight arms..."

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Octa, referencing octopus with eight arms Hexa, referencing hexagon Penta, referencing pentagon Quad, referencing quadrilateral

Q8 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, what is a vertex in a polyhedron? Video Reference:
"a vertex is where edges meet we commonly call these corners..."

Where edges meet (commonly called corners) Where faces meet The flat surface The base of the shape

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Quiz: Polyhedrons, Prisms and Pyramids

According to the video, what are the two main classes of polyhedrons discussed? Video Reference: "we're going to be concerned with only two classes of polyhedrons at this point we're going to be doi..."

What is the key difference between prisms and pyramids regarding their bases? Video Reference: "pyramids have one base whereas the square prism over here our prism has two which are the same..."

According to the video, what is an edge in a polyhedron? Video Reference: "an edge is where two faces meet..."

What is the proper name for a perfectly formed solid with four equilateral triangles? Video Reference: "when it's made up with perfectly the same triangles they're all equilateral triangles it's got a spe..."

What prefix is used for geometric shapes with five sides? Video Reference: "we've got five sides and anything that starts with five starts with the word penta..."

True or False: A cube can also be called a square prism. Video Reference: "the proper name for a cube is actually a square prism..."

What prefix is used for shapes with eight sides, and what example does the video use to explain this? Video Reference: "eight comes from the word octa rectus actually comes from word eight octopus having eight arms..."

According to the video, what is a vertex in a polyhedron? Video Reference: "a vertex is where edges meet we commonly call these corners..."