Question

a ______ is a solid consisting of a square, a point not in the same plane as the square, and all points between them.

a. cube

b. square prism

c. square pyramid

d. triangle

Explanation:

• A cube is a square prism with 6 square faces, formed by two parallel squares and connecting faces, not a single square and an off-plane point.
• A square prism has two parallel square bases and rectangular lateral faces, not a single square base and an apex point.
• A square pyramid is defined as a solid with a square base, an apex (point not in the base's plane), and all line segments connecting the apex to base points (including all points between them).
• A triangle is a 2D shape, not a solid.

Answer:

C. square pyramid