Wood Checkpoint

What is the scientific name for a softwood?

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

• Hardwood

• Softwood

What is the scientific name for hardwood?

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

• Softwood

• Hardwood

The center of a tree trunk is called what?

• pith

• pitch

• pit

• center

Using the diagram, what is the name of the "skin" of the tree?

• Pith

• Sapwood

• Heartwood

• Bark

Using the diagram above, what part of the tree transfers the nutrients?

• Pith

• Sapwood

• Heartwood

• Bark

Using the diagram above, what part of the tree trunk is the most mature and usually darker in color?

• Pith

• Sapwood

• Heartwood

• Bark

Using the diagram above, what part of the tree is the central core that is weak and suffers from fungus attacks?

• Pith

• Sapwood

• Heartwood

• Bark

True or False: Deciduous trees are needle bearing, usually softer like evergreens (Christmas trees)

• True

• False

Trees that have broad leaves and lose their leaves in the winter are called...

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

Even though Balsa is the softest wood out there, it is classified as...

• Coniferous

• Deciduous