SJI 5 - HELE Creating Wood, Metal and Bamboo Products

What type of tree does hardwood come from?

• Coniferous trees

• Angiosperm trees

• Bamboo plants

• Evergreen trees

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hardwood?

• Sourced from broad-leaf trees

• Generally more durable than softwoods

• Often used in high-quality furniture

• Grows faster than softwoods

Which hardwood is prized for its rich color and fine grain?

• Cedar

• Maple

• Mahogany

• Pine

What is a primary use of oak wood?

• Musical instruments

• Flooring and furniture

• Closet linings

• Outdoor decking

Which type of wood grows faster and is less dense?

• Softwood

• Hardwood

• Plywood

• Bamboo

Which softwood is light, affordable, and easy to work with?

• Cedar

• Fir

• Pine

• Spruce

What type of wood is plywood made from?

• Solid blocks of hardwood

• Thin sheets of bonded wood

• Bamboo strips

• Compressed softwood

What is the process of air drying wood?

• Exposing it to outdoor air in carefully stacked layers

• Heating it in a kiln

• Immersing it in water

• Polishing with wax

Which metal contains iron?

• Non-ferrous metals

• Ferrous metals

• Precious metals

• Base metals

Which type of metal does NOT contain iron?

• Ferrous metals

• Non-ferrous metals

• Soft metals

• Base metals