Let's solve the pyramid identification chart step by step.
We are given four different pyramids, and for each, we need to determine:
1.
Shape of Base
2.
Name of Pyramid
3.
Number of Vertices
4.
Number of Edges
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🔷 Pyramid 1 (Top Row)
Image: A pyramid with a triangular base.
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Shape of Base: Triangle
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Name of Pyramid: Triangular Pyramid
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Vertices:
- Base has 3 vertices
- Plus 1 apex
→ Total =
4 vertices
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Edges:
- Base has 3 edges
- 3 edges from base vertices to apex
→ Total =
6 edges
✔ Answer:
- Shape of Base:
Triangle
- Name of Pyramid:
Triangular Pyramid
- Number of Vertices:
4
- Number of Edges:
6
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🔷 Pyramid 2 (Second Row)
Image: A pyramid with a square base.
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Shape of Base: Square
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Name of Pyramid: Square Pyramid
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Vertices:
- Base has 4 vertices
- Plus 1 apex
→ Total =
5 vertices
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Edges:
- Base has 4 edges
- 4 edges from base vertices to apex
→ Total =
8 edges
✔ Answer:
- Shape of Base:
Square
- Name of Pyramid:
Square Pyramid
- Number of Vertices:
5
- Number of Edges:
8
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🔷 Pyramid 3 (Third Row)
Image: A pyramid with a pentagonal base.
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Shape of Base: Pentagon
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Name of Pyramid: Pentagonal Pyramid
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Vertices:
- Base has 5 vertices
- Plus 1 apex
→ Total =
6 vertices
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Edges:
- Base has 5 edges
- 5 edges from base vertices to apex
→ Total =
10 edges
✔ Answer:
- Shape of Base:
Pentagon
- Name of Pyramid:
Pentagonal Pyramid
- Number of Vertices:
6
- Number of Edges:
10
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🔷 Pyramid 4 (Bottom Row)
Image: A pyramid with a hexagonal base.
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Shape of Base: Hexagon
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Name of Pyramid: Hexagonal Pyramid
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Vertices:
- Base has 6 vertices
- Plus 1 apex
→ Total =
7 vertices
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Edges:
- Base has 6 edges
- 6 edges from base vertices to apex
→ Total =
12 edges
✔ Answer:
- Shape of Base:
Hexagon
- Name of Pyramid:
Hexagonal Pyramid
- Number of Vertices:
7
- Number of Edges:
12
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✔ Final Completed Chart:
| Pyramid | Shape of Base | Name of Pyramid | Number of Vertices | Number of Edges |
|--------|----------------|------------------------|--------------------|------------------|
| 1 | Triangle | Triangular Pyramid | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Square | Square Pyramid | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | Pentagon | Pentagonal Pyramid | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | Hexagon | Hexagonal Pyramid | 7 | 12 |
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📌 General Rule:
For any
n-gonal pyramid (base is an n-sided polygon):
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Vertices = n + 1
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Edges = 2n
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Faces = n + 1 (not asked here)
This pattern helps verify our answers.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prism and pyramid worksheet.
