Year 7 AP3 - Timbers

What is the main difference between hardwoods and softwoods?

• Hardwoods come from coniferous trees, softwoods from deciduous trees

• Hardwoods come from deciduous trees, softwoods from coniferous trees

• Hardwoods are always harder than softwoods

• Softwoods are more expensive than hardwoods

Which of the following is a manufactured board?

• Oak

• Pine

• MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)

• Beech

Which property describes how well a material can resist being scratched or dented?

• Durability

• Hardness

• Toughness

• Flexibility

Which of the following is a typical use for softwood?

• Flooring

• Furniture frames

• Outdoor decking

• Paper production

What does the term 'durability' mean when talking about timber?

• How easily it can be bent

• How long it lasts before breaking down

• How heavy it is

• How shiny it looks

Which of the following is a hardwood?

• Spruce

• Cedar

• Mahogany

• Fir

What is a design brief?

• A list of materials needed for a project

• A detailed drawing of a product

• A short statement explaining what a product must do

• A set of instructions for making a product

Which of the following is NOT a property of timber?

• Toughness

• Conductivity

• Hardness

• Durability

Which of these is an advantage of natural timber over manufactured board?

• More consistent in appearance

• Usually stronger and more durable

• Cheaper to produce

• Made from recycled materials

What is a specification in design and technology?

• A list of possible colours for a product

• A detailed list of requirements a product must meet

• The price of a product

• The name of the designer