WorksheetsWood Types and Properties Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a hardwood?
Pine
Cedar
Oak
Spruce
Which tree type does softwood come from?
Deciduous trees
Evergreen trees
Tropical trees
Rainforest trees
What is a common property of hardwoods?
Grows quickly and is light in colour
Soft, light and inexpensive
Dense, strong and often has a fine grain
Only used outdoors
Which of the following is a typical use for softwood?
Luxury furniture
Flooring and decking
Window frames and construction
Tool handles
Why is beech wood often used for children's toys and kitchen utensils?
It's waterproof
It has a strong scent
It's tough, durable, and doesn't splinter easily
It is very soft and cheap
Which softwood is known for being easy to work with and often used in DIY projects?
Mahogany
Pine
Beech
Oak
Which of the following is a property of teak?
Low durability
Very light and weak
High natural oil content and weather resistance
Brittle and rough grain
What type of wood is balsa, and what is its key property?
Hardwood; heavy and tough
Hardwood; lightweight and soft
Softwood; heavy and dense
Softwood; rough and oily
Which of the following hardwoods is commonly used for veneering and high-end furniture?
Cedar
Mahogany
Pine
Spruce
Which softwood has a pleasant smell and is often used in wardrobes and chests to repel insects?
Cedar
Spruce
Ash
Balsa
Which timber is most suitable for outdoor furniture due to its natural oils and durability?
Beech
Teak
Oak
Pine
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using softwood like pine in furniture?
Too expensive
Difficult to cut
Prone to dents and scratches
Not available in large sizes
Which of the following hardwoods is pale in colour, has a straight grain, and is easy to work with?
Mahogany
Oak
Ash
Cedar
What property makes hardwoods suitable for flooring and worktops?
Low cost and flexibility
High durability and wear resistance
Lightweight and porous
Short growth cycles
Which softwood is commonly used for the manufacture of paper and general construction work?
Ash
Teak
Spruce
Mahogany
