GCSE D&T Unit 4 - Natural and Manufactured Timbers

Which of these categories of timber is the odd one out?

• Softwood
• Hardwood
• Manufactured Boards

What is the term used to describe when a tree is cut down?

• Chopping
• Cutting
• Felling

Once a tree is felled, natural timber is processed into what sizes?

• Any size
• Standard size
• No size

Softwood comes from which type of trees?

• Coniferous
• Deciduous

Hardwood comes from which type of trees?

• Coniferous
• Deciduous

Which type of timber is typically the most expensive?

• Softwood
• Hardwood
• Manufactured Boards

Which property is used to describe if a material can withstand wear and tear?

• Durability
• Toughness
• Hardness

Which property is used to describe the absorption of energy through shock before splitting?

• Durability
• Toughness
• Hardness

Which property is used to describe how easily a material scratches and knocks damage to the surface?

• Durability
• Toughness
• Hardness

Which of the following is an example of a hardwood?

• Pine
• MDF
• Plywood
• Oak