Timber and Wood Quiz

How long can it take for hardwood trees to grow to a size where they can be harvested for timber?

• 25-30 years

• 50-75 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

How long can it take for softwood trees to grow to a size where they can be harvested for timber?

• 10-15 years

• 20-25 years

• 25-30 years

• 35-40 years

What happens to timber at the end of its usable life if it is put into landfill?

• It will rot

• It will burn

• It will dissolve

• It will remain intact

Which type of hardwood is very strong and hard with a light brown color?

• Mahogany

• Beech

• Oak

• Ash

Which type of wood is described as soft and can be marked using a finger?

• Pine

• Ash

• Balsa

• Spruce

What is the main benefit of seasoning timber?

• Makes it heavier

• Makes it less likely to distort or warp

• Changes its color

• Makes it softer

What is the purpose of a plastic laminate on a manufactured board?

• For protection.

• For structural support.

• For aesthetic purposes.

• For increasing thickness.

Which type of saw is used to make straight cuts in wood?

• Coping saw

• Bandsaw

• Tenon saw

• Circular saw

Which saw is used for both straight and curved cuts?

• Tenon saw

• Coping saw

• Bandsaw

• Circular saw

What type of drill can be used to make holes in material depending upon the amount of parts to be processed?

• Hand drill

• Portable drill

• Bench or pillar drill

• All of the above