Wood Types Quiz

What type of wood comes from deciduous trees?

• Natural softwood

• Manufactured boards

• Natural hardwood

• Engineered wood

What is a property of larch wood?

• Lightweight and easy to work with

• Durable, tough, and good water resistance

• Rich dark orange/brown, strong, and durable

• Pale brown/cream, flexible, tough, and shock-resistant

Which type of wood is used for model making due to its ease of manufacture?

• Oak

• Mahogany

• Balsa

• Ash

Which of the following is a property of Chipboard?

• Alternating layers of natural grain veneers

• Pale grey/brown usually used with melamine formaldehyde (MF) thermoplastic

• Smooth, dull, ridged or stable but very absorbent

• Thin flexible versions for shaping

What is a disadvantage of using wood?

• It can be easily worked by hand and machine tools

• It has a pleasing aesthetic

• The environmental impacts of harvesting trees

• It is durable in a variety of environments

What is the definition of "Adhesive"?

• An ability to hold a liquid such as water

• A substance which bonds the surfaces of materials together

• Material that can be broken down in the environment by microorganisms

• Being squashed

What is "High cross-sectional stability"?

• The state of being firmly fixed or not likely to move or change through the product's middle section

• A method whereby a protective chemical is forced into the fibres of timber

• A protective or decorative layer added to a product

• The removal of forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use

What is resin?

• A polymer that can be natural or synthetic.

• A thin decorative covering of fine wood.

• A type of metal used in construction.

• A type of fabric used in clothing.

What is the purpose of veneer?

• To apply a fine wood covering to a coarser wood or other material.

• To insulate electrical wires.

• To create synthetic fabrics.

• To produce glues and varnish.

Which of the following is an example of a changing condition that affects working properties?

• Force or temperature changes.

• Color changes.

• Weight changes.

• Density changes.