Edges and Vertices
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1
How many edges and vertices are found on a square pyramid?
Explanation
The base of a square pyramid is, as the name suggests, a square which has edges and
vertices. The vertices of the square each have edges that meet at a single point, adding an additional vertex and
additional edges. Together, a square pyramid has
edges and
vertices.
2
How many vertices does an octagonal pyramid have?
Nine
Eight
Seven
Six
Explanation
An octagonal pyramid has a base with eight vertices, each of which is a vertex of the pyramid. There is one more vertex, or the apex, which is connected to each of the vertices of the base by an edge. Nine is the correct choice.