Wood Questions

_______ is important in trees for photosynthesis and to transport materials throughout the plant.

• Minerals

• Sugar

• Nutrients

• Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

True or False: Moisture content does not vary between species of tree.

• True

• False

True or False: Wood will gain or lose moisture until it is in balance with the environment in which it is located.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Wood is _______ meaning it swells up when it gets wet.

• hygroscopic

• hydrophobic

• hydroscopic

• non absorbent

Wood will expand and contract as it gains and loses moisture. The wood will _______ when it gains water, _______ when it loses water.

• Contract, Expand

• Expand, Contract

True or False: All wood decay (rot) requires moisture.

• True

• False

______ are the organisms responsible for wood decay (rot).

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Algae

Which of the following is a way to prevent wood rot?

• Paint and/or sealants

• Use pressure-treated wood

• All of the above

• Remove the source of moisture

Which of the following are things you can apply when building items to be used outdoors, like a picnic tables?

• Use weather-resistant materials

• Ensure structural stability

• Choose bright colors

• Focus on aesthetics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2