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WOODWORKING: TYPES OF WOOD

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a softwood?

a)

pine

b)

maple

c)

cedar

d)

fir

2.

Hardwood trees are:

a)

broadleaf

b)

cone-bearing

c)

needle-like

d)

none of these

3.

All softwoods are softer than all hardwoods

a)

true

b)

false

4.

An advantage in using pine is that it:

a)

is nice and hard

b)

is easy to cut

c)

looks great

d)

none of these

5.

A less expensive wood that can "mimic" other , more expensive woods when stained is:

a)

cherry

b)

pine

c)

maple

d)

spruce

6.

A benefit of using walnut in a project is that it:

a)

stains well

b)

is soft and pliable

c)

does not require staining

d)

none of these

7.

A downside to oak is that it:

a)

is softer

b)

isn't very strong

c)

cant really be stained

d)

may look "old fashioned"

8.

The best choice for framing lumber would be:

a)

pine

b)

maple

c)

cedar

d)

walnut

9.

Cedar is good for exterior applications because of its:

a)

color

b)

softness

c)

hardness

d)

weather resistance

10.

Which of these is the hardest?

a)

walnut

b)

cherry

c)

maple

d)

Robert's head (jk)

11.

A disadvantage to using oak is that it:

a)

is hard to sand

b)

has an uninviting grain pattern

c)

can splinter while cut due to its hardness

d)

always has a reddish color

12.

If you want a "rustic" or knotty look you should use:

a)

walnut

b)

poplar

c)

maple

d)

pine

13.

Douglas fir (a fir) rivals some hardwoods when it comes to strength

a)

true

b)

false

14.

A disadvantage to using fir is that it:

a)

has a bland grain pattern

b)

scratches easily

c)

doesn't take stain well

d)

none of these

15.

Mischael Gula will most likely some day end up:

a)

in jail

b)

in the gutter

c)

getting beaten up

d)

on the comedy circuit