Types of Wood

Hardwoods are typically...

• deciduous

• soft

• cheap

• evergreen

Softwoods are typically...

• a. deciduous

• b. coniferous

• c. evergreen

• d. both b. and c.

What is a good wood for a baseball bat or a guitar neck?

• Balsa

• Ash

• Cedar

• Spruce

What is the most common wood for construction?

• balsa

• spruce

• pine

• mahogany

Which wood is known for its aromatic smell and resistance to decay and insects?

• oak

• mahogany

• pine

• cedar

Which of the following woods is used in wood flooring

• pine

• oak

• beech

• cedar

All of the following are characteristics of most hardwoods except...

• expensive

• cheap

• slow growing

• tight growth rings

All of the following are characteristics of most softwoods except?

• soft

• coniferous

• wider growth rings

• tighter growth rings

This is a very soft "hardwood."

• yew

• pine

• balsa

• cedar

This is a very hard "softwood."

• yew

• pine

• balsa

• cedar