This square-based pyramid, like most pyramids, has been thought to have just four triangular faces. However, in a surprising turn, recent studies have shown that the one of the Seven Wonders of ...

Look at the base to work out the answer. A) square pyramid. B) hexagonal pyramid. C) octagonal pyramid. What do you notice about the number of faces for each pyramid?

Pyramid Sometimes they have a triangular shaped base and sometimes they have square shaped bases. Everyday things that have the shape of a pyramid include rooftops, buildings and paperweights.