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Three-Dimensional Figures — Quiz

Question 9 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which solid is a triangular pyramid?

Answer
A
Image with description A three dimensional solid with a rectangular base and four lateral faces that meet at an apex.
B
Image with description A three dimensional solid with a triangular base and three lateral faces that meet at an apex.
C
Image with description A three dimensional solid with a rectangular base and four lateral faces that meet at an apex.
D
Image with description A three dimensional solid with two congruent, parallel, triangular bases and three lateral faces.

Explanation

A triangular pyramid has one triangular base and three triangular lateral faces that meet at a single apex. Choice B describes that solid; choice D instead describes a triangular prism, which has two parallel triangular bases.

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