Natural and manufactured timber

What type of trees do hardwoods come from?

• Palm trees

• Coniferous trees

• Evergreen trees

• Deciduous trees

What is a characteristic of softwoods?

• They are more expensive than hardwoods

• They are often evergreen all year round

• They are slower growing than hardwoods

• They come from deciduous trees

Which manufactured board is known for being smooth and easy to finish but not suitable for outdoor use?

• Hardboard

• Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

• Chipboard

• Plywood

What is a physical property of oak?

• Pale and wide-spaced grain

• Moderate-brown color with unique and attractive grain markings

• Pale colored, narrow grain

• Dark-reddish color, very close grain

Sophia and Jacob are building a treehouse. Which type of timber is often used for construction and decking?

• Balsa

• Mahogany

• Pine

• Ash

What is a working property of beech?

• Cuts and polishes easily

• Very soft and easy to form

• Tough, durable and smooth to finish

• Flexible and good for steam bending

Chloe is working on a DIY project and needs to choose a manufactured board that is made from compacted wood chips and is strong but absorbent to water. Which one should she choose?

• Hardboard

• Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

• Chipboard

• Plywood

What is a characteristic of coniferous trees?

• They lose their leaves during autumn

• They have large flat leaves

• They stay evergreen all year round

• They take longer to grow

Which hardwood is known for being very soft and easy to form?

• Ash

• Beech

• Mahogany

• Balsa

Which manufactured board has an odd number of layers of veneer glued at 90 degree angles for strength?

• Chipboard

• Plywood

• Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

• Hardboard