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WorksheetsTimber Quiz Year 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a characteristic of softwood trees?
They have broad leaves
They are mostly deciduous
They have needles and cones
They are always hardwood
For what type of work is Balsa wood commonly used?
Heavy furniture making
Model making and model airplane construction
Building bridges
Flooring
What is a characteristic of beech wood?
Coarse texture
Dark in color
Fine texture
Soft and flexible
For which of the following is beech wood commonly used?
Paper production
Furniture and tool handles
Building construction
Textile manufacturing
What is mahogany wood commonly used for?
Outdoor decking
Expensive indoor furniture
Roofing
Garden sheds
Which type of knot may improve the visual appeal of timber?
Dead knot
Live knot
Bark ringed knot
Loose knot
What is a Splay or Spike knot?
Appears only on the face of a board
One face and one edge
One face and one adjacent edge
Appears on two adjacent edges
What is a symptom of blue stain in wood?
Decay of the timber
Discoloration of the sapwood
Cracking of the wood
Warping of the timber
What is a symptom of insect attack on timber?
Discoloration of wood
Holes or tunnels
Cracks in the surface
Warping of the wood
What Timber is used in Studwork
Whitewood
Oak
Mahogany
Beech
