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Hardwoods: Properties and Applications Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What type of tree do hardwoods come from?

a)

Coniferous trees

b)

Deciduous trees

c)

Evergreen trees

d)

Fruit trees

2.

Which of the following is a property of hardwoods?

a)

They have a loose grain

b)

They are generally soft and lightweight

c)

They are tough, strong, and hardwearing

d)

They are always less expensive than softwoods

3.

Which hardwood is known for its toughness, durability, and variable grain?

a)

Mahogany

b)

Beech

c)

Oak

d)

Ash

4.

Which hardwood is often used for furniture and children's toys due to its strength and dense, close grain?

a)

Ash

b)

Oak

c)

Beech

d)

Balsa

5.

Which of the following is an exception among hardwoods for being very soft and lightweight?

a)

Oak

b)

Mahogany

c)

Balsa

d)

Beech

6.

What is the main reason hardwoods are typically more expensive than softwoods?

a)

They are imported from other countries

b)

They take longer to grow

c)

They are lighter in weight

d)

They are easier to cut

7.

Which of the following is NOT a property of hardwoods?

a)

Tighter grain than softwoods

b)

Generally more expensive than softwoods

c)

Always soft and easy to shape

d)

Tough and hardwearing

8.

Which hardwood is described as having a deep reddish-brown colour and finishes well?

a)

Oak

b)

Mahogany

c)

Beech

d)

Ash

9.

What happens to the leaves of deciduous trees in autumn?

a)

They grow larger

b)

They change colour but stay on the tree

c)

They fall off

d)

They become evergreen

10.

Which of the following hardwoods is commonly used for flooring?

a)

Balsa

b)

Ash

c)

Oak

d)

Beech

11.

Why might a designer choose beech for children's toys?

a)

It is very soft and lightweight

b)

It is strong and has a close grain

c)

It is flexible and shock-resistant

d)

It is the cheapest hardwood

12.

Which of the following statements is true about hardwoods?

a)

All hardwoods are heavy and hard

b)

Hardwoods only come from evergreen trees

c)

Some hardwoods, like balsa, are soft and lightweight

d)

Hardwoods are always cheaper than softwoods

13.

What is a common characteristic of the grain in hardwoods compared to softwoods?

a)

Hardwoods have a looser grain

b)

Hardwoods have a tighter grain

c)

Hardwoods have no grain

d)

Hardwoods have a spiral grain

14.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hardwood?

a)

Oak

b)

Pine

c)

Mahogany

d)

Beech

15.

Why are hardwoods considered more hardwearing than softwoods?

a)

They have a tighter grain and are generally tougher

b)

They are always heavier

c)

They are grown in colder climates

d)

They are always darker in colour