Year 8 Manufactured Boards Quiz

Organise the statements so that they correctly describe plywood and MDF.

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(a) Plywood

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(b) MDF

• Can be used for boats because it is waterproof.

• Can be used for outdoor furniture.

• Is pressed into a large board with heat.

• Can be painted and used for cheap furniture.

• Is not waterproof because it’s fibres swell when wet.

• Has a dull, smooth appearance.

• Has an attractive wood grain finish.

• Is made of multiple layers and pressed together.

Complete the sentence: MDF is made of wood ​ (a)   mixed together with an ​ (b)   called resin. They are then formed into a mat and fed through a hot ​ (c)   to create the final board. This results in a flat piece of board with a ​ (d)   surface with no knots or ​ (e)   .​

• fibres
• adhesive (glue)
• press
• smooth
• splinters
• veneer
• layers
• grain
• peels
• debarked

Complete the sentence: To make plywood, logs are cut down and ​ (a)   . They are then put into a machine which ​ (b)   the log into one big ribbon of very ​ (c)   wood – this is called a ​ (d)   . These are cut to size and glued in layers to create the final board. This results in a flat piece of board with a coloured, wood ​ (e)   finish.​

• debarked
• peels
• thin
• veneer
• grain
• fibres
• adhesive
• smooth
• paint

Sort out the uses of MDF and plywood

Groups:

(a) MDF

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(b) Plywood

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Manufactured boards find applications in creating sturdy structures like ______ and roofs in houses.

Their versatility extends to marine use, forming the durable hulls of _____

Manufactured boards are engineered wood products crafted by gluing together thin layers of wood, giving them strength and versatility for various uses in ____________

Manufactured boards are designed to be uniform and reliable, unlike solid wood ______.

Manufactured boards are employed in outdoor projects like ______ and furniture, showcasing their adaptability in different settings.

What is MDF known for?

• Durability

• Flexibility

• Ease of Shaping

• Strength