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2D and 3D Shapes Quiz

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2D and 3D Shapes Quiz

Geometric shapes illustration

📐 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question by filling in the circle.

1. Which shape has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles? Square

Rectangle

Square

Triangle

Circle

2. How many faces does a cube have? Cube

4

6

8

12

3. Which of these is a 2D shape? Pentagon

Cylinder

Sphere

Pentagon

Cone

4. A triangle has: Triangle

3 sides and 4 vertices

4 sides and 3 vertices

3 sides and 3 vertices

2 sides and 3 vertices

5. Which 3D shape can roll? Sphere

Cube

Rectangular prism

Sphere

Square pyramid

6. How many sides does a hexagon have? Hexagon

5

6

7

8

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers and Identification

7. Name two properties that make a square different from a rectangle: Square
8. Fill in the blanks: Cylinder

A cylinder has _______ flat faces and _______ curved surface.

The flat faces are called the _______ and _______.

9. Which 3D shapes could you use to build a house? Tick all that apply: Rectangular Prism

Rectangular prism (for walls)

Triangular prism (for roof)

Sphere (for rooms)

Cylinder (for pillars)

10. Explain the difference between 2D and 3D shapes in your own words: 2D vs 3D

📋 Answer Key

1. Square

2. 6

3. Pentagon

4. 3 sides and 3 vertices

5. Sphere

6. 6

7. Sample answer: All sides are equal length; all angles are the same

8. 2, 1, top, bottom (or bases)

9. Rectangular prism, Triangular prism, Cylinder

10. Sample answer: 2D shapes are flat with length and width only. 3D shapes are solid with length, width, and height.

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