Question 2 of 20beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Collect some cardboard boxes and open them up carefully. What shapes do you see in the flattened boxes?

Correct Answer

When cardboard boxes are opened and flattened, we see rectangles, squares, and sometimes other shapes depending on the box type.

A rectangular box shows rectangles. A cube-shaped box shows squares. Cylindrical boxes show circles and rectangles.

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Explanation

The chapter introduces the concept of nets of 3D shapes by having children open boxes and observe the 2D shapes that make up the surfaces. This helps children understand the relationship between 3D objects and their 2D faces.

Solution Steps

  1. Open cardboard boxes and flatten them carefully.

  2. Observe the 2D shapes that make up the surfaces.

  3. Identify shapes: rectangular boxes show rectangles, cube-shaped boxes show squares, and cylindrical boxes show circles and rectangles.

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