Trees and Wood Quiz

Which type of tree is renowned for its high-quality, strong and durable timber?

• bamboo

• oak

• pine

• cedar

Which type of wood is commonly used for making furniture?

• bamboo

• plywood

• softwood

• hardwood

How old might this tree have been?

• 5-6 years old

• 12-13 years old

• 25 years old

• 45-50 years old

What is the term for the process of cutting a log into boards?

• splitting

• sawmilling

• chopping

• planing

Trees are classified into two main groups. They are...

• Leave/ Branches

• Deciduous/ Conifers

• Conifers/needle like leaves

• Broad Leaves/ Deciduous

Which of the following is a characteristic of conifers?

• They have broad leaves and shed them annually.

• They are short with few leaves.

• They have needle-like leaves and are evergreen.

• They are small leaves that change color annualy.

Select all that are correct

• Maple = Hardwood

• Hardwood = Deciduos

• Conifer = Softwood

• Oak = Deciduos

Pine, cedar, fir and spruce are examples of

• Conifers./ softwood

• Broadleaf trees./Hardwood

• Hardwood trees./Conifers

• Deciduous trees./Broadleaf trees.

Maple, Elm, Birch and Oak are examples of

• Soft wood

• Conifers

• Cone bearing trees

• Deciduous trees.

What type of tree is this?

• Oak
• Pine
• Maple
• Birch