GRADE 8 Mathematics – Common Solids Quiz

1. Which solid has 6 faces, all of which are squares?

Cone
Pyramid
Cylinder
Cube
Explanation:

A cube has 6 faces, all of which are squares. The other options have different shapes for their faces.

2. Which solid has 1 face and 0 vertices?

Sphere
Cuboid
Triangular prism
Cylinder
Explanation:

A sphere has 1 face and 0 vertices. The other options have different numbers of faces and vertices.

3. Which solid has 5 faces, 5 vertices, and 8 edges?

Tetrahedron
Cube
Cylinder
Rectangular prism
Explanation:

A tetrahedron has 5 faces, 5 vertices, and 8 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

4. Which solid has a curved surface and 2 faces?

Sphere
Cube
Cone
Triangular prism
Explanation:

A cone has a curved surface and 2 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

5. Which solid has 7 faces, 7 vertices, and 12 edges?

Cuboid
Pentagonal prism
Cylinder
Octahedron
Explanation:

An octahedron has 7 faces, 7 vertices, and 12 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

6. Which solid has a circular base and a curved surface?

Triangular prism
Cuboid
Cylinder
Sphere
Explanation:

A cylinder has a circular base and a curved surface. The other options have different shapes and surfaces.

7. Which solid has 4 faces, 4 vertices, and 6 edges?

Cube
Triangular pyramid
Sphere
Cone
Explanation:

A triangular pyramid has 4 faces, 4 vertices, and 6 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

8. Which solid has a triangular base and 4 faces?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Pyramid
Explanation:

A pyramid has a triangular base and 4 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

9. Which solid has 3 faces, 4 vertices, and 6 edges?

Triangular prism
Cone
Rectangular prism
Sphere
Explanation:

A triangular prism has 3 faces, 4 vertices, and 6 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

10. Which solid has a square base and 5 faces?

Pyramid
Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Explanation:

A pyramid has a square base and 5 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

11. Which solid has 8 faces, 6 vertices, and 12 edges?

Octahedron
Cylinder
Pentagonal prism
Cuboid
Explanation:

A pentagonal prism has 8 faces, 6 vertices, and 12 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

12. Which solid has a circular base and 3 faces?

Cuboid
Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A cylinder has a circular base and 3 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

13. Which solid has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges?

Cube
Cone
Triangular prism
Sphere
Explanation:

A cube has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

14. Which solid has a triangular base and 5 faces?

Sphere
Cylinder
Pyramid
Cube
Explanation:

A pyramid has a triangular base and 5 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

15. Which solid has 5 faces, 6 vertices, and 9 edges?

Tetrahedron
Rectangular prism
Cube
Cylinder
Explanation:

A tetrahedron has 5 faces, 6 vertices, and 9 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

16. Which solid has a curved surface and 1 face?

Cone
Cube
Triangular prism
Sphere
Explanation:

A cone has a curved surface and 1 face. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

17. Which solid has 4 faces, 5 vertices, and 6 edges?

Octahedron
Cuboid
Cylinder
Pentagonal prism
Explanation:

An octahedron has 4 faces, 5 vertices, and 6 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

18. Which solid has a circular base and a flat surface?

Triangular prism
Cylinder
Sphere
Cuboid
Explanation:

A cylinder has a circular base and a flat surface. The other options have different shapes and surfaces.

19. Which solid has 3 faces, 3 vertices, and 6 edges?

Triangular pyramid
Sphere
Cone
Cube
Explanation:

A triangular pyramid has 3 faces, 3 vertices, and 6 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

20. Which solid has a triangular base and 4 faces?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Pyramid
Explanation:

A pyramid has a triangular base and 4 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

21. Which solid has 4 faces, 5 vertices, and 8 edges?

Rectangular prism
Triangular prism
Sphere
Cone
Explanation:

A triangular prism has 4 faces, 5 vertices, and 8 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

22. Which solid has a square base and a flat surface?

Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
Cone
Explanation:

A cube has a square base and a flat surface. The other options have different shapes and surfaces.

23. Which solid has 5 faces, 4 vertices, and 9 edges?

Pentagonal prism
Cylinder
Cuboid
Octahedron
Explanation:

A pentagonal prism has 5 faces, 4 vertices, and 9 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

24. Which solid has a circular base and 2 faces?

Cuboid
Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A cylinder has a circular base and 2 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

25. Which solid has 4 faces, 4 vertices, and 6 edges?

Triangular pyramid
Sphere
Cone
Cube
Explanation:

A triangular pyramid has 4 faces, 4 vertices, and 6 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

26. Which solid has a triangular base and 5 faces?

Sphere
Cylinder
Cube
Pyramid
Explanation:

A pyramid has a triangular base and 5 faces. The other options have different shapes and numbers of faces.

27. Which solid has 6 faces, 7 vertices, and 12 edges?

Cylinder
Cuboid
Octahedron
Pentagonal prism
Explanation:

An octahedron has 6 faces, 7 vertices, and 12 edges. The other options have different numbers of faces, vertices, and edges.

28. What is the shape of a soccer ball?

Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Sphere
Explanation:

A soccer ball is in the shape of a sphere, with all points on its surface equidistant from the center.

29. Which shape has 6 faces, all of which are rectangles?

Cube
Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
Explanation:

A cube is a three-dimensional shape with 6 faces, all of which are rectangles of equal size.

30. Which shape has a circular base and a curved surface that tapers to a point?

Sphere
Cone
Cylinder
Cube
Explanation:

A cone is a three-dimensional shape with a circular base and a curved surface that tapers to a point.

31. Which shape has 2 circular bases and a curved surface?

Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Sphere
Explanation:

A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with 2 circular bases and a curved surface connecting them.

32. Which shape has no edges or vertices?

Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A sphere is a three-dimensional shape with no edges or vertices, all points on its surface are equidistant from the center.

33. Which shape has one curved surface and no vertices?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A cylinder has one curved surface and no vertices, it has two circular bases that are parallel to each other.

34. Which shape has a pointed top and a circular base?

Cylinder
Cone
Cube
Sphere
Explanation:

A cone has a pointed top and a circular base, the curved surface tapers towards the point.

35. Which shape has 12 edges, 8 vertices, and 6 faces that are all squares?

Cube
Sphere
Cone
Cylinder
Explanation:

A cube has 12 edges, 8 vertices, and 6 faces that are all squares, making it a unique solid shape.

36. Which shape has a flat base in the shape of a circle and a rounded top?

Cube
Sphere
Cone
Cylinder
Explanation:

A cone has a flat circular base and a rounded top that comes to a point, resembling a party hat.

37. Which shape has all its sides equal in length and all angles equal to 90 degrees?

Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
Cone
Explanation:

A cube has all its sides equal in length and all angles equal to 90 degrees, making it a perfect geometric solid.

38. Which shape has a curved surface and a pointy vertex?

Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
Cube
Explanation:

A cone has a curved surface and a pointy vertex at the top, like an ice cream cone.

39. Which shape has a rounded surface with no straight edges or vertices?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A sphere has a rounded surface with no straight edges or vertices, resembling a ball or a globe.

40. Which shape can be formed by rotating a triangle around one of its sides?

Sphere
Cylinder
Cube
Cone
Explanation:

A cone can be formed by rotating a triangle around one of its sides, creating a three-dimensional shape with a circular base and a pointy top.

41. Which shape has a large flat circular base and a small flat circular top?

Cylinder
Cube
Sphere
Cone
Explanation:

A cylinder has a large flat circular base and a small flat circular top, with a curved surface connecting them.

42. Which shape has all its sides flat, with 6 faces that are all rectangles?

Cylinder
Sphere
Cone
Cube
Explanation:

A cube has all its sides flat, with 6 faces that are all rectangles, making it a regular solid shape.

43. Which shape has no flat surfaces, only curved surfaces?

Cone
Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
Explanation:

A sphere has no flat surfaces, only curved surfaces, making it a unique three-dimensional shape.

44. Which shape has a circular base and a curved surface that doesn't taper to a point?

Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
Explanation:

A cylinder has a circular base and a curved surface that doesn't taper to a point, with parallel circular ends.

45. Which shape has 1 face, 0 edges, and 0 vertices?

Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
Explanation:

A sphere has 1 face, 0 edges, and 0 vertices, making it a unique solid shape with no sharp corners or flat sides.

46. Which shape has a pointy vertex and a rounded base?

Cone
Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
Explanation:

A cone has a pointy vertex and a rounded base, resembling a three-dimensional party hat.

47. Which shape can fit inside a cylinder perfectly, touching the bases and the side?

Cylinder
Cone
Cube
Sphere
Explanation:

A sphere can fit inside a cylinder perfectly, touching the bases and the side, creating a snug fit.

48. Which shape has a circular base and a curved surface, tapering to a point?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A cone has a circular base and a curved surface that tapers to a point, creating a three-dimensional shape like an ice cream cone.

49. Which shape has all its sides equal in length and all angles equal to 60 degrees?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Explanation:

A cube has all its sides equal in length and all angles equal to 90 degrees, making it a regular solid shape.

50. Which shape has a pointy vertex and a curved surface?

Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Sphere
Explanation:

A cone has a pointy vertex and a curved surface, resembling a three-dimensional party hat.

51. Which shape has a rounded surface with no straight edges or vertices?

Cylinder
Cube
Cone
Sphere
Explanation:

A sphere has a rounded surface with no straight edges or vertices, resembling a ball or a globe.

52. Which shape can be formed by rotating a triangle around one of its sides?

Sphere
Cylinder
Cube
Cone
Explanation:

A cone can be formed by rotating a triangle around one of its sides, creating a three-dimensional shape with a circular base and a pointy top.

53. Which shape has a flat circular base and a flat circular top?

Cone
Sphere
Cylinder
Cube
Explanation:

A cylinder has a flat circular base and a flat circular top, with a curved surface connecting them.