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GCSE Maths: Views: front/side elevation and plan view
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What is a front elevation?
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A 2D view of a 3D shape as seen directly from the front.
What is a side elevation?
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A 2D view of a 3D shape as seen directly from the side.
What is a plan view?
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A 2D view of a 3D shape as seen from directly above.
If a solid shape has a circular front elevation, rectangular side elevation, and rectangular plan view, what is the shape?
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A cylinder.
If a solid shape has triangular front and side elevations and a circular plan view, what is the shape?
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A cone.
If a solid shape has triangular front and side elevations and a square plan view, what is the shape?
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A square-based pyramid.
What type of grid is typically used to draw elevations and plan views of shapes made from centimetre cubes?
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A centimetre square grid.
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