wood

Which natural woods are examples of softwoods? There can be more than one correct answer.

• Oak

• Pine

• Fir

• Spruce

What are the three types of woods?

• Softwoods

• Manufactured Boards

• Strongwoods

• Hardwoods

• Lightwoods

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) is commonly used for (choose 3)

• expensive furniture

• soundproofing

• making kitchen cabinets

• inexpensive furniture

Name the tool shown?

• Coping saw

• Wood saw

• Panel saw

• Tenon Saw

• Bench hook

Where do plants get the energy for photosynthesis to take place?

• nutrients in the soil

• the sun

• chlorophyll

• bee pollination

Why Beech is used to make toys for kids?

• Fairly durable

• Attractive appearance

• Good for use under water.

• Withstands wear and shocks

WHAT IS WOOD

• Wood is obtained from trunks and branches of trees

• Wood is not a natural resource

• Wood is expected to be free to all

• Wood does not float

Tensile strength is

• the amount of weight a material can support.

• the amount of stretching a material can withstand before breaking or failing.

• the amount of liquid a material can absorb before breaking.

• a test for the amount of iron in a metal.

Pick a dark coloured Hardwood

• Mahogany

• MDF

• Chipboard

• Spruce

What is the cutting tool shown used for?

• To cut curves, shapes and slots in wood.

• To cut straight lines.

• To help hold the wood securely when you are cutting.

• To cut very large sections of wood down to size.