1. Mathematics Solid Shapes The Difference Between Prisms and Pyramids.

2. What is a Prism? A prism is a solid object with two identical ends and flat sides. A prism gets its name from the shape of its base.

4. How can we tell if a solid is a prism? We can make a cross section. A cross section is a straight cut through an object. If we cut a prism into a few sections and restack the pieces in any order, we will get back the original shape. A Triangular-based Prism A Square-based Prism

6. What is a Pyramid? A pyramid has triangular sides which meet at one point called a vertex. The base can be of a different shape and the pyramid gets its name from it as well.