What Am I - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

What Am I

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What Am I

PoW ID: 10221

Geometry / Measurement, PreK to 2nd, Geometry

Problem Print

I'm one of the geometric solids shown above. Can you use the following clues to figure out which one I am? Be sure to do the questions in order and write down all the possible answers for each clue as you go!
I have three or more faces. Which solids could I be?

I also have a pair of parallel bases. Now which solids could I be?

Finally, I have a curved surface. Which solid must I be?

Answer Check

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It could be a pyramid, cylinder, or prism.
It could be a cylinder or prism.
It must be a cylinder.
Be sure to explain how you came up with your answers.