WorksheetsWood 2 Quiz 2 Wood Properties and Terminology Worksheet
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 37mins
Board feet is a measurement of ____________.
volume
weight
length
area
____________ is the hardest, COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE hardwood.
Hickory
Maple
Cherry
Walnut
Oak is a type of _________________.
hardwood
softwood
metal
plastic
What is lumber?
A piece of wood.
A type of metal.
A kind of fruit.
A chemical compound.
Softwood trees are typically:
Evergreen
Deciduous
Flowering
Fruit-bearing
What is a key characteristic of softwood trees?
Its fast growth rate
They have broad leaves
They lose their leaves in winter
They grow only in tropical regions
Softwood comes from (a) .
In general, hardwood is (a) than softwood.
Hardwood comes from (a) .
Which type of wood is most often selected for constructing the frames of residential buildings?
Pine
Oak
walnut
maple
Spruce is a type of (a) .
Cedar is a type of (a) .
Maple is a type of (a) .
Hickory is a type of (a) .
Walnut is a type of _________________.
hardwood
softwood
metal
plastic
Pine is a type of _________________.
softwood
hardwood
metal
plastic
Cherry is a type of _________________.
hardwood
softwood
metal
plastic
Why is plywood so stable?
cross grain veneer
single grain direction
solid wood core
random grain pattern
What is the primary cause of warping in lumber?
Uneven drying of the wood.
Excessive use of adhesives.
Improper sawing techniques.
High resin content in wood.
What type of wood defect is caused by fungi attacking the wood fibers?
Decay/Rot
Knots
Warping
Checks
What is the general term for any distortion in wood that causes it to be out of shape?
Warping
Splitting
Knotting
Checking
What can tree rings tell us?
The age of the tree.
The color of the leaves.
The height of the tree.
The type of soil.
Deciduous trees are also known as what?
Broadleaf trees
Coniferous trees
Evergreen trees
Needleleaf trees
Coniferous trees typically reproduce using what?
Cones
Flowers
Fruits
Spores
Which of the following is a common use for hardwoods?
Furniture making
Roof tiling
Plastic production
Glass blowing
Which of the following is a common use for softwoods?
Construction framing
Jewelry making
Microchip manufacturing
Medical imaging
Which type of wood is known for its natural resistance to insects and decay, often used for outdoor projects?
Cedar
Pine
Maple
Birch
What is one reason why softwoods are generally cheaper than hardwoods?
Faster growth rate
Higher density
Longer maturation period
More complex grain structure
What is wood seasoning?
The process of removing moisture from wood
The process of painting wood
The process of adding flavor to wood
The process of carving wood
What is the term for a place where a branch grew out of the tree?
Knot
Bark
Leaf Scar
Bud
What affects how much wood shrinks or swells?
The amount of moisture content
The type of paint used
The direction of sunlight
The color of the wood
What is the primary difference between hardwood and softwood?
Hardwood comes from deciduous trees and softwood from coniferous trees.
Hardwood is always darker in color than softwood.
Softwood is heavier than hardwood.
Hardwood trees grow faster than softwood trees.
The arrangement of wood fibers is called? ________
Grain
Texture
Pattern
Layer
Which of the following is a characteristic of wood that affects its strength and weight?
Density
Color
Grain pattern
Moisture content
Softwood comes from what type of tree (a) .
Name two types of defects to look out for when evaluating the quality of wood.
(a)
