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WorksheetsTimber Sourcing and processing LST1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Seasoning timber is when it is dried out to lower the moisture content. What happens to unseasoned timber?
It increases strength.
It attracts insects.
It causes skin rashes.
It warps and bends.
Lamination can be used to increase strength. How is this achieved in Plywood?
Because the grain runs in opposite directions to add strength.
Because the glue is good at adding strength.
Because the trees for Plywood are stronger.
Because the Plywood is thicker.
With regular sections of timber what does the acronym PAR stand for?
Parted About Round
Pared Against Round
Plastic Art Robot
Planed All Round
What is a veneer and why would you apply it to MDF?
It is a thin layer of timber used to make MDF stronger.
It is a thin layer of a material used to make MDF look different.
It is a type of timber that makes MDF waterproof.
It is a type of timber that helps MDF look different.
Why are trees, and therefore timber plantations, important to the environment?
Trees help to soak up atmospheric pollutants, like methane.
Trees help to soak up the rain.
Trees help to soak up carbon dioxide.
Trees help to soak up atmospheric gases, like oxygen.
How does the timber industry help to contribute to global warming?
Through the growing of trees.
Because of the effect of the leaves reflecting sunlight.
The timber industry cuts down endangered trees and habitats.
When timber is cut using machinery and transported it adds carbon dioxide.
What is the use of a Bag Press?
To seal in the smells when using finishes.
To help glue set quicker.
To apply pressure with a vacuum to form on a mould.
To steam timber for it to be bent.
