Question

(scenario) I have to make a model of the great pyramid at giza, painted to look as close to identical as possible. Which term best describes the part you must cover?choices: A. volumeB. areaC. surface areaD. lateral area

Answer 1

Since we will only paint the sides of the pyramid, we are covering only the lateral area of the pyramid. (Option D)

If we include the bottom of the pyramid, that would be the entire surface area. However, the bottom of the Great Pyramid of Giza is soil hence, we don't include the bottom of the model e