AS Wood and Manufactured Boards

What are two examples of softwoods?

• Oak, Maple

• Birch, Mahogany

• Pine, Cedar

• Fir, Spruce

Name two types of hardwoods.

• Birch, Mahogany

• Pine, Cedar

• Cherry, Walnut

• Oak, Maple

What are the characteristics of softwoods?

• Light in color, zigzag grain, extremely dense

• Red in color, irregular grain, very dense

• Darker in color, wavy grain, more dense

• Lighter in color, straight grain, less dense

What are the characteristics of hardwoods?

• Denser, stronger, more durable, complex structure

• More flexible, less dense, less strong, simple structure

• Lighter, weaker, less durable, simple structure

• Less dense, less strong, less durable, simple structure

List three uses of manufactured boards.

• Skiing, swimming, skydiving

• Furniture making, construction, packaging

• Cooking, gardening, painting

• Car manufacturing, computer programming, baking

What are the differences between softwoods and hardwoods?

• Differences in color and texture

• Differences in smell and taste

• Differences in age and growth rate

• Differences in tree type, leaf structure, density, and durability

What are the advantages of using softwoods in construction?

• Softwoods have a poor strength-to-weight ratio

• Softwoods are generally less expensive, readily available, and have good strength-to-weight ratio.

• Softwoods are difficult to find

• Softwoods are more expensive than other types of wood

What are the advantages of using hardwoods in furniture making?

• Durable and resistant to wear and tear, attractive appearance, easily stained or polished

• Unattractive appearance

• Prone to rot and decay

• Difficult to work with

Explain the process of manufacturing plywood.

• Peeling or slicing thin wood veneers from logs, drying and gluing the veneers together with their grains at right angles to one another, and then pressing them under high pressure to form a strong and durable sheet.

• Soaking wood in water and then pressing it to form sheets

• Mixing sawdust with glue and pressing it into sheets

• Using metal to create thin layers of wood and then pressing them together

Discuss the environmental impact of using manufactured boards.

• The environmental impact of manufactured boards is positive

• Manufactured boards have a significant environmental impact due to the use of adhesives, chemicals, and energy in their production process.

• Manufactured boards have no environmental impact

• Using manufactured boards has no effect on the environment