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Which term describes the single point positioned opposite the base in a pyramid?
vertex
How many faces on a quadrilateral pyramid?
It has 5 faces. The "quadrilateral" part of the name describes the shape of the base of the pyramid. A pyramid has 1 face for every side of the base plus an extra one for the base. Thus a quadrilateral pyramid has a quadrilateral or 4 sided shape for the base and so has 4 + 1 = 5 faces.
Which describes all cross-sections of a square pyramid where the intersecting plane is parallel to the base?
there are no square pyramids. they are not of the same
Which word describes the solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces?
A pyramid is the simplest shape but there are many other possibilities.
How is pyramid technically a cone with a polygonal base?
It isn't a cone at all, technically or otherwise, by definition. A cone has a circular base; a pyramid, a polygonal one. In fact I think it's strictly only a pyramid if it has a quadrilateral base - anything else being a "~hedron" where the "~" part describes the number of faces, such as the Tetrahedron (4 triangular faces).
What best describes a triangular pyramid?
a pyramid where each face is the shape of a triangle
What describes all cross sections of a square pyramid where the intersecting plane is parallel to the base?
All cross sections of a square pyramid that are parallel to the base are squares
Which term describes the single point positioned opposite the base in a pyramid?
vertex
How many faces on a quadrilateral pyramid?
It has 5 faces. The "quadrilateral" part of the name describes the shape of the base of the pyramid. A pyramid has 1 face for every side of the base plus an extra one for the base. Thus a quadrilateral pyramid has a quadrilateral or 4 sided shape for the base and so has 4 + 1 = 5 faces.
Can a triangular pyramid be called a rectangle pyramid?
No. A triangular pyramid describes a triangle whose base is a triangle (not just the sides which define it as a pyramid), whereas a rectangular pyramid is one whose base is a rectangle. A triangle and a rectangle are not the same (a triangle is not a rectangle, and a rectangle is not a triangle), so it would be incorrect to refer to a triangle-based pyramid as a rectangle pyramid.
Which describes all cross-sections of a square pyramid where the intersecting plane is parallel to the base?
there are no square pyramids. they are not of the same
Which word describes the solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces?
A pyramid is the simplest shape but there are many other possibilities.
What describes all cross sections of a square pyramid where the intersecting plane is perpendicular cut to base?
A trapezium, except that when it goes through the apex, it becomes a triangle. If the pyramid is a right pyramid, then the cross sections will be isosceles.
What shape only has one base?
A pyramid (3D)! Some examples: - triangular base pyramid - square base pyramid - rectangular base pyramid - cone
What is the base of a pyramid in geometry?
A pyramid has a square base.
What is the base of a square pyramid?
The base of a square pyramid is a square. The pyramid has 4 faces making the base have four edges. SQUARE PYRAMID
How is pyramid technically a cone with a polygonal base?
It isn't a cone at all, technically or otherwise, by definition. A cone has a circular base; a pyramid, a polygonal one. In fact I think it's strictly only a pyramid if it has a quadrilateral base - anything else being a "~hedron" where the "~" part describes the number of faces, such as the Tetrahedron (4 triangular faces).
