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WorksheetsTimber and Its Properties Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is timber?
A type of plastic
Metal that has been processed
Wood from tree trunks, dried and cut into planks
A synthetic material
Which of the following is NOT a property of natural timber?
Good strength to weight ratio
Aesthetically pleasing
Durable and tough
A good conductor
What are the two main categories of natural wood?
Processed and unprocessed wood
Lumber and timber
Plywood and chipboard
Hardwood and softwood
Which type of tree does softwood come from?
Coniferous trees
Palm trees
Fruit trees
Deciduous trees
Which of the following is a characteristic of hardwood?
Is more absorbent than softwood
Sourced from deciduous trees
Has a wider grain
Grows faster than softwood
What is a working property of timber?
Conductivity
Magnetism
Transparency
Elasticity
Which of the following is a use of balsa wood?
Model aircraft
Heavy construction
Interior panelling
Musical instruments
What is a notable feature of mahogany?
It has a deep rich reddish brown hue
It is not affected by illegal logging
It is lightweight and soft
It is the cheapest wood available
Which softwood is known for its natural oils?
Spruce
Pine
Larch
Cedar
What is a characteristic of coniferous trees?
They are not used for timber
They are slower growing than hardwood trees
They drop their leaves in autumn
They have needles and are evergreen
Which hardwood is known for being tough and flexible?
Ash
Mahogany
Oak
Beech
What is a disadvantage of hardwood compared to softwood?
It is less durable
It is more expensive
It has a wider grain
It is less aesthetically pleasing
Which property describes a material's ability to withstand scratches and abrasion?
Elasticity
Toughness
Strength
Hardness
What makes wood a sustainable resource?
It is non-biodegradable
It can be grown and harvested in responsibly managed forests
It is made from synthetic materials
It does not require any resources to grow
Which of the following is a property of pine?
It is lightweight and easy to work with
It is heavy and hard to work with
It is very expensive
It has a deep red color
