Timber Technology

What are the three main parts of a living tree?

• Branches, Crown and Bark

• Crown, Leaves, and Roots

• Crown, Trunk, and Roots

• None of the above

Trees provide a huge variety of products for humanity.

• True

• False

Different tree species provide timber with varying strength, durability, resonance, colour, and scent.

• True

• False

How many parts does the tree structure have?

• 8

• 10

• 5

• 6

Dead bark or outer bark is a layer of dead tissue which is a protection for the trunk and branches.

• True

• False

Live bark is a layer of dead tissue under the dead bark.

• True

• False

Heartwood or truewood is made up of cells that are actually dead.

• True

• False

The pith is at the center of the tree.

• True

• False

The annual growth rings tell the age of the tree.

• True

• False

Trees come in two categories: coniferous trees (evergreen trees) or deciduous trees.

• True

• False