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Timber and Wood Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How long can it take for hardwood trees to grow to a size where they can be harvested for timber?

a)

25-30 years

b)

50-75 years

c)

100 years

d)

150 years

2.

How long can it take for softwood trees to grow to a size where they can be harvested for timber?

a)

10-15 years

b)

20-25 years

c)

25-30 years

d)

35-40 years

3.

What happens to timber at the end of its usable life if it is put into landfill?

a)

It will rot

b)

It will burn

c)

It will dissolve

d)

It will remain intact

4.

Which type of hardwood is very strong and hard with a light brown color?

a)

Mahogany

b)

Beech

c)

Oak

d)

Ash

5.

Which type of wood is described as soft and can be marked using a finger?

a)

Pine

b)

Ash

c)

Balsa

d)

Spruce

6.

What is the main benefit of seasoning timber?

a)

Makes it heavier

b)

Makes it less likely to distort or warp

c)

Changes its color

d)

Makes it softer

7.

What is the purpose of a plastic laminate on a manufactured board?

a)

For protection.

b)

For structural support.

c)

For aesthetic purposes.

d)

For increasing thickness.

8.

Which type of saw is used to make straight cuts in wood?

a)

Coping saw

b)

Bandsaw

c)

Tenon saw

d)

Circular saw

9.

Which saw is used for both straight and curved cuts?

a)

Tenon saw

b)

Coping saw

c)

Bandsaw

d)

Circular saw

10.

What type of drill can be used to make holes in material depending upon the amount of parts to be processed?

a)

Hand drill

b)

Portable drill

c)

Bench or pillar drill

d)

All of the above