alleryWhich solid is formed from a polygonal base and a point called the apex?
APrism
BCylinder
CPyramid
DCuboid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Pyramid
1. A pyramid joins a polygon base to an apex point.
2. A prism has two bases, and a cylinder has two circular bases.
3. A cuboid also has two matching bases, so it fails.
_Source: Wikipedia, Pyramid (geometry), lead section_
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