6 Questions
A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices.
True
A rectangular prism has 10 faces, 20 edges, and 6 vertices.
False
Both cubes and rectangular prisms have the same number of faces, edges, and vertices.
True
Rectangular prisms always have square faces.
False
The 4 lateral edges of both a cube and a rectangular prism can be marked with yellow.
True
A net for a rectangular prism includes 6 rectangular faces.
True
Study Notes
Cubes and Rectangular Prisms
- A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices.
- The 8 vertices of a cube can be marked with circles.
- The 12 edges of a cube can be classified into:
- 4 top edges (blue)
- 4 bottom edges (green)
- 4 lateral (side) edges (yellow)
Rectangular Prisms
- A rectangular prism has 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices.
- The 8 vertices of a rectangular prism can be marked with circles.
- The 12 edges of a rectangular prism can be classified into:
- 4 top edges (blue)
- 4 bottom edges (green)
- 4 lateral (side) edges (yellow)
Similarities and Characteristics
- Both cubes and rectangular prisms have:
- 6 faces
- 12 edges
- 8 vertices
- All rectangular prisms have rectangular and square faces.
- Nets can be drawn for both cubes and rectangular prisms.
Learn about cubes and rectangular prisms, their faces, edges, and vertices in this Grade 6 math quiz. Practice marking vertices and drawing lines over edges to understand their structures.
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