Know Your 3D Shapes: Linking Shapes to Names

In this worksheet, you must identify the correct shape.

CUBE and CUBOID

A cube has 6 square faces.

A cuboid has 6 faces, some of which are rectangles.

PRISMS

Prisms have a flat base and faces that go straight up.

The top face is the same as the base.

A triangular prism has a triangular base and top, with upright faces.

A hexagonal prism has a hexagonal base and top, with upright faces.

N.B. A cube and a cuboid are also prisms, but don't count them as prisms in this worksheet. Give them their proper names.

CYLINDER

A cylinder has a circular base and top, with upright faces.

CONE

A cone has a circular base and rises to a point.

PYRAMID

A square based pyramid has a square base and rises to a point.

SPHERE

A sphere is like a round ball.

HEMISPHERE

A hemisphere is a sphere that has been cut exactly in half. It has a circular base.