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Wood Checkpoint

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the scientific name for a softwood?

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

c)

Hardwood

d)

Softwood

2.

What is the scientific name for hardwood?

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

c)

Softwood

d)

Hardwood

3.

The center of a tree trunk is called what?

a)

pith

b)

pitch

c)

pit

d)

center

4.

Using the diagram, what is the name of the "skin" of the tree?

a)

Pith

b)

Sapwood

c)

Heartwood

d)

Bark

5.

Using the diagram above, what part of the tree transfers the nutrients?

a)

Pith

b)

Sapwood

c)

Heartwood

d)

Bark

6.

Using the diagram above, what part of the tree trunk is the most mature and usually darker in color?

a)

Pith

b)

Sapwood

c)

Heartwood

d)

Bark

7.

Using the diagram above, what part of the tree is the central core that is weak and suffers from fungus attacks?

a)

Pith

b)

Sapwood

c)

Heartwood

d)

Bark

8.

True or False: Deciduous trees are needle bearing, usually softer like evergreens (Christmas trees)

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Trees that have broad leaves and lose their leaves in the winter are called...

a)

Deciduous

b)

Coniferous

10.

Even though Balsa is the softest wood out there, it is classified as...

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous