KS4 Timbers Revision

What colour is mahogany?

• Slight pink tint.

• Dark reddish.

• Pale.

• Moderate brown.

What are 2 working properties of beech?

• Flexible, tough.

• Lightweight, easy to form.

• Tough, durable.

• Very soft, smooth finish.

Is balsa a hardwood or a softwood?

• Hardwood.

• Softwood.

What is balsa used for?

• Making models.

• Furniture.

• Decking.

• Sports equipment.

Cuts and polishes easily, gives a fine finish, used for high-quality furniture - which timber is this describing?

• Pine

• Spruce

• Oak

• Mahogany

What is pine used for?

• Decking, furniture and construction.

• Instruments, furniture and flooring.

• Shelving, sports equipment and construction.

• Modelling, furniture and decking.

Odd number of layers of veneer glued at 90 degree angles for strength, aesthetically pleasing outer layer - what is this describing?

• Medium-density fibreboard

• Plywood

• Chipboard

In a flowchart, what does this symbol represent?

• Start / end

• Decision

• Input / output

• Process

In a flowchart, what does this symbol represent?

• Start / end

• Process

• Input / output

• Decision

Tough and durable, polishes well, used for quality furniture - what is this describing?

• Mahogany

• Pine

• Oak

• Beech