MAP 2nd Grade Math : Geometry

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for MAP 2nd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Map 2nd Grade Math

Select the shape that has onlyangles.

Possible Answers:

Pentagon

Cube

Triangle

Square

Correct answer:

Triangle

Explanation:

A triangle is a shape withsides andangles. A triangle is the only shape withangles.

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Example Question #1 :Geometry

Why is this shape a circle?

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Possible Answers:

Because it is a flat shape

Because its color is blue

Because it is a round, closed shape

Because it is small

Correct answer:

Because it is a round, closed shape

Explanation:

A circle is a round shape, with no sides or edges.

Though a circle is a flat shape, there are many other flat shapes. For example, a square, triangle, rectangle, etc. So this is not the best answer. Also, the color and the size of a shape does make determine the shape type.

Example Question #3 :Map 2nd Grade Math

Select the shape that has onlysides.

Possible Answers:

Hexagon

Square

Pentagon

Triangle

Correct answer:

Pentagon

Explanation:

A pentagon hassides.

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A hexagon hassides, a square hassides, and a triangle hassides.

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