Unit 13 · Class 6 IB MYP · MCQ Test
3D Shapes & Nets MCQ Test — Class 6 IB MYP
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3D Shapes & Nets — MCQ Questions
1How many faces does a cube have?
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Answer: 6
Hint: Think of a dice — how many sides does it have?
Solution:
A cube has 6 faces
Top, bottom, front, back, left, and right
2How many edges does a cube have?
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Answer: 12
Hint: Count the lines where two faces meet.
Solution:
A cube has 12 edges
4 edges on top, 4 on bottom, and 4 vertical edges connecting them
3How many vertices does a cube have?
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Answer: 8
Hint: Vertices are the corners — count them on top and bottom.
Solution:
A cube has 8 vertices
4 vertices on the top face and 4 on the bottom face
4What 3D shape has a circular base and one curved surface that comes to a point?
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Answer: Cone
Hint: Think of an ice cream cone.
Solution:
A cone has a circular base
It has one curved surface that tapers to a point (apex)
An ice cream cone is a real-world example
5What is the name of a 3D shape with 6 rectangular faces?
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Answer: Cuboid
Hint: Think of a shoe box — it has length, width, and height that may all be different.
Solution:
A cuboid (rectangular prism) has 6 rectangular faces
Opposite faces are identical
A shoe box or a brick is a cuboid
6A cylinder has how many flat faces?
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Answer: 2
Hint: Think of a tin can — how many circular ends does it have?
Solution:
A cylinder has 2 flat circular faces
One at the top and one at the bottom
It also has 1 curved surface
7What is a net of a 3D shape?
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Answer: A flat pattern that folds into the shape
Hint: Imagine cutting open a cardboard box and laying it flat.
Solution:
A net is a 2D (flat) pattern that can be folded to make a 3D shape
For example, cutting a cube along its edges and unfolding it gives a net of 6 connected squares
8How many squares make up the net of a cube?
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Answer: 6
Hint: Each face of the cube becomes one square in the net.
Solution:
A cube has 6 faces
Each face is a square
So the net of a cube is made of 6 squares
9A sphere has how many edges?
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Answer: 0
Hint: Think of a ball — are there any straight lines where surfaces meet?
Solution:
A sphere has 0 edges
It has 0 vertices as well
It has only 1 curved surface
10What shape is the base of a triangular prism?
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Answer: Triangle
Hint: The name tells you — 'triangular' prism.
Solution:
A triangular prism has triangular bases
It has 2 triangular faces (ends) and 3 rectangular faces (sides)
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