N4/5 PWW - (Tool Box) Properties Of Wood

Which of the following is an advantage of using wood?

• The environmental impacts of harvesting trees

• Wood can be easily worked by hand and machine tools

• The cost of transportation of more exotic types of woods

• Wood can be easily deformed or warped if not stored properly

What type of trees do hardwoods come from?

• Palm trees

• Deciduous trees

• Evergreen trees

• Coniferous trees

Which of the following is a characteristic of softwoods?

• They are less sustainable

• They have a close grain

• They grow quickly and have a wider grain

• They are more expensive

Which of the following is an example of a hardwood?

• Mahogany

• Pine

• Spruce

• Cedar

What is a disadvantage of using hardwoods?

• They grow quickly

• They are light in color

• They are more expensive

• They are less durable

Which of the following is a use of softwoods?

• Exterior joinery such as gates

• Inexpensive furniture and constructions

• Decorative interior joinery

• High quality indoor furniture

What is a characteristic of manufactured boards?

• They are made from a single type of wood

• They are always more expensive than hardwoods

• They are less sustainable

• They can be made from recycled woods and by-products

Which of the following is an example of a manufactured board?

• Pine

• Teak

• MDF (medium density fibreboard)

• Oak