Question

Which of the following names the figure in the diagram below?

O A. Triangle
O B. Prism
O C. Polygon
O D. Pyramid
O E. Cylinder
O F. Cube

Answer 1

Step 1

A triangular prism is a 3D shape that looks like an elongated pyramid. It has two bases and three rectangular faces.

Step 2:

A triangular prism has two triangular bases and three rectangular sides and is a pentahedron because it has five faces. Camping tents, triangular roofs and "Toblerone" wrappers -- chocolate candy bars -- are examples of triangular prisms.

Final answer

B. Prism