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WorksheetsTimber and Wood Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How long can it take for hardwood trees to grow to a size where they can be harvested for timber?
25-30 years
50-75 years
100 years
150 years
How long can it take for softwood trees to grow to a size where they can be harvested for timber?
10-15 years
20-25 years
25-30 years
35-40 years
What happens to timber at the end of its usable life if it is put into landfill?
It will rot
It will burn
It will dissolve
It will remain intact
Which type of hardwood is very strong and hard with a light brown color?
Mahogany
Beech
Oak
Ash
Which type of wood is described as soft and can be marked using a finger?
Pine
Ash
Balsa
Spruce
What is the main benefit of seasoning timber?
Makes it heavier
Makes it less likely to distort or warp
Changes its color
Makes it softer
What is the purpose of a plastic laminate on a manufactured board?
For protection.
For structural support.
For aesthetic purposes.
For increasing thickness.
Which type of saw is used to make straight cuts in wood?
Coping saw
Bandsaw
Tenon saw
Circular saw
Which saw is used for both straight and curved cuts?
Tenon saw
Coping saw
Bandsaw
Circular saw
What type of drill can be used to make holes in material depending upon the amount of parts to be processed?
Hand drill
Portable drill
Bench or pillar drill
All of the above
