Question

Consider the following shapes and determine the horizontal and vertical cross-sections.(1 point)


The horizontal cross-section of the rectangular pyramid is a
and the vertical cross-section of the rectangular pyramid is a
.



Question 2
(1 point)


The horizontal cross-section of this cylinder is a
and the vertical cross-section of this cylinder is a
.

Answer 1

For the shapes you mentioned, here are the descriptions of their horizontal and vertical cross-sections:

### Rectangular Pyramid:
1. **Horizontal Cross-Section:** A horizontal cross-section of a rectangular pyramid, taken parallel to the base, is a **rectangle** (or a smaller rectangle, depending on where the cross-section is taken).
2. **Vertical Cross-Section:** A vertical cross-section that cuts through the apex of the pyramid is a **triangle** (specifically, a right triangle if cut along the center).

### Cylinder:
1. **Horizontal Cross-Section:** A horizontal cross-section of a cylinder is a **circle**.
2. **Vertical Cross-Section:** A vertical cross-section of a cylinder taken along its length is a **rectangle**.

These descriptions summarize the characteristics of the horizontal and vertical cross-sections of the given geometric shapes.