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Maths Quiz - Level 3-4 Shapes - Names of Shapes (Questions)

Shapes, as you've probably noticed, come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From 2D to 3D, regular to irregular, with 3 or 4 sides and even more! In KS3 Maths, you'll need to spot and name some of these shapes, and this quiz is here to guide you through it.

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Squares, pentagons, kites, parallelograms, cubes, and pyramids - these are all names of shapes. If a shape has equal angles at each corner, like squares or pentagons, it's a regular shape. But what about shapes with different angles, like kites, rhombuses, or parallelograms? Those are called irregular shapes. Cubes and pyramids? They're 3D shapes. Many shapes, each with their special properties.

This quiz will help you get to know the names and meanings of various 2D and 3D shapes you'll encounter. Take your time, read each question carefully, and good luck!

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Which of the following is one-dimensional?

[ ]	A circle
[ ]	A sphere
[ ]	A straight line
[ ]	A triangle

A two-dimensional shape has something that a one-dimensional straight line does not have. What is it?

[ ]	Area
[ ]	Charisma
[ ]	Symmetry
[ ]	Volume

A two-dimensional shape with straight sides is called a what?

[ ]	Polyester
[ ]	Polygon
[ ]	Polygraph
[ ]	Polymath

What is defined as 'a polygon with three corners or vertices and three sides or edges'?

[ ]	Pyramid
[ ]	Quadrilateral
[ ]	Trapezium
[ ]	Triangle

A square, a rectangle, a parallelogram, a rhombus, a kite and a trapezium are all examples of what?

[ ]	Quadratic formula
[ ]	Quadriceps
[ ]	Quadrilaterals
[ ]	Quadrophenia

Three-dimensional solids have something that two-dimensional shapes do not. What is it?

[ ]	Variety
[ ]	Vogue
[ ]	Voltage
[ ]	Volume

The flat surface of a solid is referred to as what?

[ ]	Corner
[ ]	Edge
[ ]	Face
[ ]	Line

How many faces does a square-based pyramid have?

[ ]	3
[ ]	5
[ ]	7
[ ]	9

If two lines are 'perpendicular', they are .......

[ ]	always the same distance apart
[ ]	at right angles to each other
[ ]	in the same direction
[ ]	very slightly curved

10.

'Reflective or line', 'rotational' and 'plane' are all types of what?

[ ]	Angles
[ ]	Mirrors
[ ]	Prisms
[ ]	Symmetry

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Shapes

Maths Quiz - Level 3-4 Shapes - Names of Shapes (Answers)

Which of the following is one-dimensional?

[ ]	A circle
[ ]	A sphere
[x]	A straight line
[ ]	A triangle

A straight line only has length

A two-dimensional shape has something that a one-dimensional straight line does not have. What is it?

[x]	Area
[ ]	Charisma
[ ]	Symmetry
[ ]	Volume

To work out the area you limes length x width. A one-dimensional straight line has no width and so no area

A two-dimensional shape with straight sides is called a what?

[ ]	Polyester
[x]	Polygon
[ ]	Polygraph
[ ]	Polymath

The word comes from the Greek words for 'many' and 'angles' (but today we think more in terms of 'many' and 'sides')

What is defined as 'a polygon with three corners or vertices and three sides or edges'?

[ ]	Pyramid
[ ]	Quadrilateral
[ ]	Trapezium
[x]	Triangle

A 3-sided shape is of course a triangle

A square, a rectangle, a parallelogram, a rhombus, a kite and a trapezium are all examples of what?

[ ]	Quadratic formula
[ ]	Quadriceps
[x]	Quadrilaterals
[ ]	Quadrophenia

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four corners or vertices and four sides or edges. A quadrilateral is sometimes known as a tetragon for consistency with pentagon (5-sided), hexagon (6-sided) and so on

Three-dimensional solids have something that two-dimensional shapes do not. What is it?

[ ]	Variety
[ ]	Vogue
[ ]	Voltage
[x]	Volume

It is found in cubes, spheres, cylinders and pyramids for example

The flat surface of a solid is referred to as what?

[ ]	Corner
[ ]	Edge
[x]	Face
[ ]	Line

A cube has six faces

How many faces does a square-based pyramid have?

[ ]	3
[x]	5
[ ]	7
[ ]	9

A pyramid has 4 triangular faces and 1 square face

If two lines are 'perpendicular', they are .......

[ ]	always the same distance apart
[x]	at right angles to each other
[ ]	in the same direction
[ ]	very slightly curved

They meet at 90 degrees

10.

'Reflective or line', 'rotational' and 'plane' are all types of what?

[ ]	Angles
[ ]	Mirrors
[ ]	Prisms
[x]	Symmetry

Rotational symmetry means a 2-D shape can be rotated and still look the same, like a square