Timber-Based Materials Quiz

What type of tree does hardwood come from?

• A tree that drops leaves in autumn

• A coniferous tree that does not drop leaves

• A tree that grows in tropical regions

• A tree that produces fruit all year round

What is softwood derived from?

• A tree that drops leaves in autumn

• A tree that produces sap

• A coniferous tree that does not drop leaves

• A tree that grows in cold climates

What is MDF made from?

• Solid hardwood pieces

• Small chips of timber glued together

• Thin layers of wood glued at right angles

• Small timber fibers mixed with wax and resin

What is plywood made by?

• Compressing wood fibers with glue

• Gluing layers of sheet timber at right angles

• Using recycled materials

• Bonding small chips of wood

What does laminating involve?

• Using oil to enhance aesthetic quality

• Bonding layers of material together to improve strength

• Painting a surface to alter its color

• Applying wax to protect the surface

What is chipboard made from?

• Compressed wood fibers

• Thin layers of wood glued together

• Small particles of wood glued together

• Solid wood pieces

What is a veneer?

• A thin decorative covering of fine wood

• A layer of paint applied to timber

• A type of resin used in manufacturing

• A protective wax coating

Which of the following is a method to alter the color of timber?

• Compressing

• Laminating

• Staining

• Bonding

What is the main environmental cost of chopping down trees?

• Loss of wildlife habitat

• Decrease in rainfall

• Increase in carbon dioxide levels

• Reduction in soil fertility

Why is hardwood more expensive than softwood?

• It is harder to cut

• It grows considerably slower

• It absorbs less carbon dioxide

• It is less durable