WorksheetsNatural and manufactured timber
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What type of trees do hardwoods come from?
Palm trees
Coniferous trees
Evergreen trees
Deciduous trees
What is a characteristic of softwoods?
They are more expensive than hardwoods
They are often evergreen all year round
They are slower growing than hardwoods
They come from deciduous trees
Which manufactured board is known for being smooth and easy to finish but not suitable for outdoor use?
Hardboard
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
Chipboard
Plywood
What is a physical property of oak?
Pale and wide-spaced grain
Moderate-brown color with unique and attractive grain markings
Pale colored, narrow grain
Dark-reddish color, very close grain
Sophia and Jacob are building a treehouse. Which type of timber is often used for construction and decking?
Balsa
Mahogany
Pine
Ash
What is a working property of beech?
Cuts and polishes easily
Very soft and easy to form
Tough, durable and smooth to finish
Flexible and good for steam bending
Chloe is working on a DIY project and needs to choose a manufactured board that is made from compacted wood chips and is strong but absorbent to water. Which one should she choose?
Hardboard
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
Chipboard
Plywood
What is a characteristic of coniferous trees?
They lose their leaves during autumn
They have large flat leaves
They stay evergreen all year round
They take longer to grow
Which hardwood is known for being very soft and easy to form?
Ash
Beech
Mahogany
Balsa
Which manufactured board has an odd number of layers of veneer glued at 90 degree angles for strength?
Chipboard
Plywood
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
Hardboard
