Wood and its Uses Quiz

Why is wood considered a sustainable material?

• Highly combustible

• Comes from a renewable source

• Good thermal and electrical insulating property

• Prone to decay due to mould

What is a disadvantage of wood?

• Highly combustible

• Good resistance to decay

• Does not shrink or swell due to heat and moisture

Which type of wood is very durable, hard and strong, and is used for high class furniture and shipbuilding?

• Jelutong

• Teak

• Plywood

• MDF

What is the common use of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)?

• Furniture-making

• Building construction

• Shipbuilding

What is an advantage of plywood?

• Shrink or swell due to heat and moisture

• Highly combustible

• Strong in all directions

• Deteriorates due to weather