Quiz on Oak Wood Characteristics

What is a characteristic of oak wood?

• Weak and brittle

• Strong and durable

• Light and flexible

• Soft and porous

What makes oak wood attractive when well finished?

• Its color

• Its grain

• Its weight

• Its smell

Why is oak wood considered expensive?

• It is lightweight

• It is rare

• It is easy to work with

• It is abundant

What is a disadvantage of using oak wood?

• It is too soft

• It corrodes iron and steel

• It is not durable

• It is too light

What was oak wood commonly used for in the past?

• Making paper

• Building houses and boats

• Creating textiles

• Producing plastic

What is oak wood now primarily used for?

• Low-cost furniture

• High-end furniture

• Construction beams

• Flooring

How does oak wood compare to some other woods in terms of workability?

• Easier to work with

• Harder to work with

• Similar to work with

• Impossible to work with

What is a notable feature of oak wood when it is well finished?

• It becomes waterproof

• It has an attractive grain

• It changes color

• It becomes lighter

What is a reason for the increasing rarity of oak wood?

• Overuse in construction

• Slow growth rate

• High demand for paper

• Lack of planting

What is a modern use of oak wood?

• Making toys

• High-end furniture

• Building bridges

• Crafting musical instruments