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Timber Quiz Year 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a characteristic of softwood trees?

a)

They have broad leaves

b)

They are mostly deciduous

c)

They have needles and cones

d)

They are always hardwood

2.

For what type of work is Balsa wood commonly used?

a)

Heavy furniture making

b)

Model making and model airplane construction

c)

Building bridges

d)

Flooring

3.

What is a characteristic of beech wood?

a)

Coarse texture

b)

Dark in color

c)

Fine texture

d)

Soft and flexible

4.

For which of the following is beech wood commonly used?

a)

Paper production

b)

Furniture and tool handles

c)

Building construction

d)

Textile manufacturing

5.

What is mahogany wood commonly used for?

a)

Outdoor decking

b)

Expensive indoor furniture

c)

Roofing

d)

Garden sheds

6.

Which type of knot may improve the visual appeal of timber?

a)

Dead knot

b)

Live knot

c)

Bark ringed knot

d)

Loose knot

7.

What is a Splay or Spike knot?

a)

Appears only on the face of a board

b)

One face and one edge

c)

One face and one adjacent edge

d)

Appears on two adjacent edges

8.

What is a symptom of blue stain in wood?

a)

Decay of the timber

b)

Discoloration of the sapwood

c)

Cracking of the wood

d)

Warping of the timber

9.

What is a symptom of insect attack on timber?

a)

Discoloration of wood

b)

Holes or tunnels

c)

Cracks in the surface

d)

Warping of the wood

10.

What Timber is used in Studwork

a)

Whitewood

b)

Oak

c)

Mahogany

d)

Beech