Cross-Sections and Shapes
Geometry Vocabulary
Map Scale
Integers
Math Riddles
100
Describe the cross section of the figure shown.
Square
100
What does "infinite" mean?
without end; goes on forever
100
If a map scale is 1 inch = 10 feet, what would 5 inches represent?
50 feet
100
5 + (-5)
0
100
Where do fish keep their money?
In the river bank.
200
Which is the horizontal cross-section of the figure shown?
C
200
What can be thought of as a sheet of paper that is infinitely tall and wide, but very, very thin?
a plane
200
On a map, it is 5 inches from Dakota to Smallville. If the scale on the map is 1 inch = 27 miles, then how far is it from Dakota to Smallville in miles?
135 miles
200
(-5) + (-5)
-10
200
What weighs more, a pound of iron or a pound of feathers?
They both weigh the same- a pound of anything is still a pound!
300
Describe the cross section of the figure shown (what shape is it?)
Rectangle
300
Which of these shapes are 3-dimensional? Which shapes are 2-dimensional? square, cube, triangle, rectangular pyramid
2-dimensional= square, triangle 3-dimensional= cube, rectangular pyramid
300
One inch on a floorplan represents 4 feet. If a wall in the living room is 3 inches on the floorplan, how long is the wall in real life?
12 feet
300
4 x (-6)
-24
300
If you have 6 black socks, 4 blue socks, 8 brown socks, and 2 red socks in your sock drawer, what is the minimum number of socks that you need to pull out in the dark to be sure you had a matching pair?
at least 5, so that at least one color has two socks!
400
What is the given shape called?
B. Rectangular Pyramid
400
What is the term for planes that intersect at a right angle?
Perpendicular planes
400
On a map, it is 5 inches from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. If the scale on the map is 1 inch = 18 miles, then how far is it from Baton Rouge to New Orleans in miles?
90 miles
400
45 รท (-5)
9
400
How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
12 - a dozen of anything is still twelve!
500
What is the name of the given shape?
A. Rectangular Prism
500
What is the term for planes that never intersect?
Parallel Planes
500
One inch on a floorplan represents 5 feet. Find the actual dimensions of a kitchen that is 4 inches wide and 4.5 inches long.
20 feet wide and 22.5 feet long.
500
(-3) x (-4)
12
500
A woman has 7 daughters and they each have a brother, how many children does she have?
8 children - the sisters have just one brother!