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

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

• Has an attractive wood grain finish.

• Is made of multiple layers and pressed together.

• Has a dull, smooth appearance.

• Can be painted and used for cheap furniture.

• Can be used for boats because it is waterproof.

• Can be used for outdoor furniture.

• Is pressed into a large board with heat.

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 (a)   and roofs in houses.

Their versatility extends to marine use, forming the durable hulls of (a)  

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

Manufactured boards are designed to be uniform and reliable, unlike solid wood (a)   .

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

What is MDF known for?

• Durability

• Flexibility

• Ease of Shaping

• Strength