Year 7 - Timbers Quiz

What is a deciduous tree?

• A tree that looses its leaves in autumn.

• An evergreen tree

• A Softwood.

• A tree that has growth rings.

Which best describes a softwood?

• A slow growing tree.

• Timber from a deciduous tree

• An evergreen tree that has needles

• A manufactured timber

What is a manufactured board?

• A natural timber

• Man made board constructed from natural timbers

• High grade cardboard

• Composite material

What are the advantages of Plywood?

• Cross grain construction, making it strong in every direction.

• Low cost.

• Flexible.

• Available in large, flat, consistent sheets.

What does MDF stand for

• Mild Density Foam

• Medium Density foam

• Mild Density Fiberboard

• Medium Density Fiberboard

Which one of these is from a Coniferous tree?

• Larch

• Ash

• Beech

• Oak

Which of these timbers is a softwood?

• Oak

• Ash

• Beech

• Pine

What the source of timber?

Man-made boards include...

• Balsa

• MDF

• Bamboo

• Plywood

Select the hardwoods.

• Oak

• Beech

• Balsa

• Spruce