Timbers Quiz

Which material is a Hardwood?

• Pine

• Oak

• Spruce

• plywood

Which property is most associated with hardwood?

• Lightweight

• High density

• Grows quickly

• Low resistance to decay

For what is MDF commonly used?

• Outdoor furniture

• Shipbuilding

• Interior decorations

• Heavy construction

Which of the following is NOT a type of manufactured board?

• Chipboard

• 
  Plywood

• Teak

• MDF

Which of the following is a characteristic of manufactured boards?

• They cannot be recycled.

• They have a uniform structure and appearance.

• They are typically more expensive than solid wood.

• They are less versatile in their uses.

Which type of wood is generally more sustainable?

• Hardwood

• Softwood

• Both are equally sustainable

• Neither is sustainable

Why are hardwoods often more expensive than softwoods?

• They grow more quickly.

• They are easier to work with.

• They have a more uniform appearance.

• They grow more slowly.

Softwoods come from which type of trees?

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

• Evergreen

• Both B and C

What is veneer?

• A type of softwood

• A type of hardwood

• A thin layer of wood glued onto the surface of cheaper material

• A manufactured board made from compressed wood fibres

What is the primary reason manufactured boards are considered more environmentally friendly than solid wood?

• They grow faster.

• They use less water during production.

• They make use of wood waste and lesser-quality timber.

• They require no chemicals in their production.