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If the square pyramid shown above is sliced by a plane that is parallel to the base, which of the following is the most specific description of the cross-section of the pyramid? A. rectangle B. triangle C. isosceles triangle D. square

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D. Square is the correct answer.
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The cross-section of a square pyramid will be a square.  The section above the cross-section taken will basically be a similar but smaller square pyramid.  D is the correct answer.
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