Wood Types Quiz 1

State the 3 main categories of wood.

Where do softwoods come from?

• Deciduous Trees

• Coniferous Trees

• General waste wood from both coniferous & deciduous trees.

Where do hardwoods come from?

• Deciduous Trees

• Coniferous Trees

• General waste wood from both coniferous & deciduous trees.

Where do Manufactured Boards come from?

• Deciduous Trees

• Coniferous Trees

• General waste wood from both coniferous & deciduous trees.

Which of the following statements best describe a hardwood tree? There may be more than one answer.

• Cone like seed

• Broad flat leaves

• Evergreen

• Loses its leaves in winter

• Grows in a mushroom like shape

Which of the following statements best describe a softwood tree? There may be more than one answer.

• Cone like seed

• Broad flat leaves

• Evergreen

• Has needle like leaves

• Grows in a mushroom like shape

How long does it take for a hardwood to reach full maturity

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 50 years

• 50-100 years

• 100-150 years

How long does it take for a softwood to reach full maturity

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 50 years

• 50-100 years

• 100-150 years

Which wood is most expensive?

• Softwood

• Hardwood

• Manufactured Boards

Which wood is the cheapest?

• Softwood

• Hardwood

• Manufactured Boards