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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic B. Solid Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Analyze the properties of solid geometric figures

Objective b. Describe solid geometric figures by the number of edges, faces, or vertices

Assessment limit: Use triangular pyramids, rectangular pyramids, triangular prisms, or rectangular prisms

Selected Response Item

Pat has eight straws.

Which figure could be made using all 8 straws?

  1. a cube
  2. a rectangular prism
  3. a triangular prism
  4. a square pyramid
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Correct Answer:
D