Year 9 Mathematics Quiz: Shapes

Welcome to the Year 9 Mathematics Quiz focusing on Shapes. Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the space provided.

List five properties of a square that differentiate it from other quadrilaterals.
Identify a shape that has exactly one pair of parallel sides and describe its properties.
What is the formula to calculate the area of a triangle? List three different types of triangles and specify which one has the largest area for the same base and height.
Define a regular polygon. Provide five examples of regular polygons and identify which one has the smallest number of sides.
Draw and label a 3D shape that has a circular base and a point at the top. Describe its properties and give one example of where this shape can be found in real life.

Please write your answers clearly and concisely.
Each answer must be complete, but you do not need to provide multiple-choice options.
Aim to use the knowledge you have gained in class to support your responses. Good luck!