WorksheetsTimber-Based Materials Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of tree does hardwood come from?
A tree that drops leaves in autumn
A coniferous tree that does not drop leaves
A tree that grows in tropical regions
A tree that produces fruit all year round
What is softwood derived from?
A tree that drops leaves in autumn
A tree that produces sap
A coniferous tree that does not drop leaves
A tree that grows in cold climates
What is MDF made from?
Solid hardwood pieces
Small chips of timber glued together
Thin layers of wood glued at right angles
Small timber fibers mixed with wax and resin
What is plywood made by?
Compressing wood fibers with glue
Gluing layers of sheet timber at right angles
Using recycled materials
Bonding small chips of wood
What does laminating involve?
Using oil to enhance aesthetic quality
Bonding layers of material together to improve strength
Painting a surface to alter its color
Applying wax to protect the surface
What is chipboard made from?
Compressed wood fibers
Thin layers of wood glued together
Small particles of wood glued together
Solid wood pieces
What is a veneer?
A thin decorative covering of fine wood
A layer of paint applied to timber
A type of resin used in manufacturing
A protective wax coating
Which of the following is a method to alter the color of timber?
Compressing
Laminating
Staining
Bonding
What is the main environmental cost of chopping down trees?
Loss of wildlife habitat
Decrease in rainfall
Increase in carbon dioxide levels
Reduction in soil fertility
Why is hardwood more expensive than softwood?
It is harder to cut
It grows considerably slower
It absorbs less carbon dioxide
It is less durable
What does the term 'aesthetic' refer to?
How a material performs in use
How a material looks
How durable a material is
How a material is manufactured
What is the price of timber often calculated by?
Weight
Length
Width
Volume
What is the formula to calculate the volume of timber?
Width × Height
Length × Height
Length × Width
Length × Width × Height
What is the main advantage of laminating plywood?
It makes the board lighter
It improves strength
It reduces cost
It enhances aesthetic quality
Why is MDF often laminated with a hardwood veneer?
To give the impression of solid hardwood at a lower cost
To improve its environmental impact
To make it stronger
To make it lighter
