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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of trees do hardwoods come from?
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Evergreen trees
Palm trees
Which hardwood is known for its pale color and narrow grain?
Mahogany
Oak
Beech
Ash
What is a characteristic of softwoods?
They are expensive to buy
They come from deciduous trees
They have large flat leaves
They grow faster than hardwoods
Which softwood is known for its high sap content and water resistance?
Spruce
Pine
Cedar
Larch
What is a common use for balsa wood?
High-quality furniture
Models
Exterior building
Flooring
Which manufactured board is known for being smooth and easy to finish?
Plywood
Hardboard
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
Chipboard
What is a characteristic of mahogany?
Dark-reddish color with very close grain
Pale colored with narrow grain
Pale and wide-spaced grain
Moderate-brown color with unique grain markings
Which type of timber is often used for sports equipment due to its flexibility?
Balsa
Oak
Ash
Beech
What is a property of chipboard?
Strong but absorbent to water
Smooth and easy to finish
Lightweight and easy to form
Easy to cut and finish
Which softwood is pale cream with an even grain?
Fir
Spruce
Pine
Larch
What is a common use for oak wood?
Exterior building
Quality furniture
Decking
Models
Which manufactured board is made from an odd number of layers of veneer?
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
Plywood
Chipboard
Particle board
What is a characteristic of beech wood?
Slight pink tint, close grain
Pale colored with narrow grain
Pale and wide-spaced grain
Dark-reddish color
Which type of timber is known for being very soft and easy to form?
Beech
Ash
Mahogany
Balsa
What is a common use for medium-density fibreboard (MDF)?
Kitchens and flat pack furniture
Decking
Exterior building
Outdoor furniture
