Wood and Timber Quiz

What percentage of the UK is woodland, according to the text?

• 10%

• 13%

• 50%

• 23%

Which type of timber is typically used for high-quality furniture?

• Pine

• Spruce

• Oak

• Balsa

Softwood trees are mainly from which type of trees?

• Deciduous trees

• Coniferous trees

• Hardwood trees

• Manufactured boards

What is the typical use for Beech wood?

• Wooden aircraft frames

• High-quality furniture

• Tool handles, sports equipment

• Wooden toys, household items, furniture

What is the characteristic property of Balsa wood?

• Very strong and hard

• Fairly strong, easy to work with

• Light cream-brown colour

• Soft - can be marked using a finger

According to the text, what is the definition of 'grain' in the context of wood?

• The type of wood from trees that shed their leaves each autumn.

• Wood from trees that keep their leaves or needles all year round.

• Material made by gluing particles or pieces of wood together.

• The growth rings visible in wood.