WorksheetsHardwoods: Properties and Applications Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of tree do hardwoods come from?
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Evergreen trees
Fruit trees
Which of the following is a property of hardwoods?
They have a loose grain
They are generally soft and lightweight
They are tough, strong, and hardwearing
They are always less expensive than softwoods
Which hardwood is known for its toughness, durability, and variable grain?
Mahogany
Beech
Oak
Ash
Which hardwood is often used for furniture and children's toys due to its strength and dense, close grain?
Ash
Oak
Beech
Balsa
Which of the following is an exception among hardwoods for being very soft and lightweight?
Oak
Mahogany
Balsa
Beech
What is the main reason hardwoods are typically more expensive than softwoods?
They are imported from other countries
They take longer to grow
They are lighter in weight
They are easier to cut
Which of the following is NOT a property of hardwoods?
Tighter grain than softwoods
Generally more expensive than softwoods
Always soft and easy to shape
Tough and hardwearing
Which hardwood is described as having a deep reddish-brown colour and finishes well?
Oak
Mahogany
Beech
Ash
What happens to the leaves of deciduous trees in autumn?
They grow larger
They change colour but stay on the tree
They fall off
They become evergreen
Which of the following hardwoods is commonly used for flooring?
Balsa
Ash
Oak
Beech
Why might a designer choose beech for children's toys?
It is very soft and lightweight
It is strong and has a close grain
It is flexible and shock-resistant
It is the cheapest hardwood
Which of the following statements is true about hardwoods?
All hardwoods are heavy and hard
Hardwoods only come from evergreen trees
Some hardwoods, like balsa, are soft and lightweight
Hardwoods are always cheaper than softwoods
What is a common characteristic of the grain in hardwoods compared to softwoods?
Hardwoods have a looser grain
Hardwoods have a tighter grain
Hardwoods have no grain
Hardwoods have a spiral grain
Which of the following is NOT an example of a hardwood?
Oak
Pine
Mahogany
Beech
Why are hardwoods considered more hardwearing than softwoods?
They have a tighter grain and are generally tougher
They are always heavier
They are grown in colder climates
They are always darker in colour
