Mastering Surface Area
Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet covering Surface Area for GCSE Foundation students. It introduces key formulas and challenges students to apply their understanding to various problems.
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Mastering Surface Area
Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Foundation
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Practice Questions
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1.
Calculate the surface area of a cube with side length 5 cm.
[2 marks]2.
Find the surface area of a rectangular prism measuring 8 cm by 3 cm by 4 cm.
[2 marks]3.
What is the surface area of a sphere with radius 6 cm? (Use 3.14 for π)
[3 marks]4.
A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and height of 10 cm. Calculate its surface area.
[3 marks]5.
A cone has a radius of 4 cm and slant height of 6 cm. Find its surface area.
[3 marks]6.
Explain why the surface area of a sphere depends on its radius.
[4 marks]7.
A cardboard box in the shape of a rectangular prism measures 12 cm by 10 cm by 8 cm. If a lid is added to the top, what is the total surface area?
[4 marks]8.
A cylindrical water tank has a diameter of 4 meters and height of 5 meters. Calculate the surface area of the tank (including top and bottom).
[4 marks]9.
A spherical globe has a radius of 15 cm. If a crack appears on its surface, how much area has been affected? (Use π=3.14)
[3 marks]10.
A pyramid-shaped tent has a square base of 6 meters on each side and a slant height of 5 meters. Find its total surface area.
[4 marks]11.
Challenge: A company designs spherical ornaments with a radius of 8 cm. How much material is needed to make 10 such ornaments?
[5 marks]12.
Real-world application: A swimming pool in the shape of a cylinder has a radius of 2.5 meters and a height of 1.5 meters. The pool is to be lined with waterproof material. How much material is needed to cover the interior surface?
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- 12/30/2025
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- 12/30/2025
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