GRADE 8 Mathematics – Common Solids Quiz

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

Pyramid
Cone
Cube
Cylinder
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?

Cylinder
Cuboid
Sphere
Triangular prism
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
Cylinder
Cube
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?

Cylinder
Octahedron
Pentagonal prism
Cuboid
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?

Cuboid
Sphere
Triangular prism
Cylinder
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?

Sphere
Cone
Triangular pyramid
Cube
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?

Pyramid
Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
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?

Rectangular prism
Sphere
Cone
Triangular prism
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?

Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Pyramid
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?

Pentagonal prism
Cylinder
Cuboid
Octahedron
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?

Sphere
Cone
Cuboid
Cylinder
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?

Triangular prism
Cone
Sphere
Cube
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
Pyramid
Cylinder
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
Cube
Rectangular prism
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?

Triangular prism
Cone
Cube
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?

Cylinder
Octahedron
Pentagonal prism
Cuboid
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?

Cylinder
Cuboid
Triangular prism
Sphere
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?

Cone
Triangular pyramid
Cube
Sphere
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?

Cube
Pyramid
Cylinder
Sphere
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?

Sphere
Cone
Triangular prism
Rectangular prism
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?

Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
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?

Octahedron
Cylinder
Pentagonal prism
Cuboid
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?

Cone
Cuboid
Cylinder
Sphere
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?

Sphere
Cube
Triangular pyramid
Cone
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?

Pyramid
Sphere
Cube
Cylinder
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?

Pentagonal prism
Cylinder
Cuboid
Octahedron
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
Cylinder
Cube
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?

Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
Cube
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
Sphere
Cylinder
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?

Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
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?

Cone
Cylinder
Cube
Sphere
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?

Cone
Cylinder
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
Cylinder
Cone
Sphere
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?

Cone
Cube
Cylinder
Sphere
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?

Sphere
Cylinder
Cone
Cube
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?

Cone
Cylinder
Cube
Sphere
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?

Cube
Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
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?

Cube
Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
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?

Cone
Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
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?

Cylinder
Cube
Sphere
Cone
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?

Cube
Sphere
Cone
Cylinder
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?

Cube
Cone
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?

Cube
Cone
Sphere
Cylinder
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?

Cylinder
Cone
Cube
Sphere
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?

Cylinder
Sphere
Cube
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
Cone
Sphere
Cylinder
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
Cone
Sphere
Cube
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?

Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Sphere
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?

Cylinder
Cone
Sphere
Cube
Explanation:

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