Hardwoods and Their Characteristics Quiz

What is a general characteristic of hardwoods?

• They are always soft and easy to work with.

• They mature faster than softwoods.

• They lose their leaves seasonally.

• They are cheaper than softwoods.

Complete the sentence: European Oak is light tan in color and _______ grained.

• straight

• wavy

• curved

• spiral

Which hardwood is known for being very light, very soft, and easy to cut and shape?

• Balsa

• Brazilian Mahogany

• English Elm

• European Oak

What is one main use of Balsa wood?

• Boat building

• Model making

• Cabinet making

• Tool handles

Which hardwood is described as having a grey to brown color with a relatively straight grain?

• European Beech

• Brazilian Mahogany

• European Ash

• European Walnut

Which hardwood is known for its excellent steam bending qualities?

• European Oak

• Balsa

• English Elm

• European Ash

Which hardwood is described as medium to dark brown in color and takes varnish well?

• European Walnut

• European Beech

• Brazilian Mahogany

• European Ash

Which hardwood is known for being difficult to work with due to its awkward grain?

• European Oak

• English Elm

• European Walnut

• Balsa

Which hardwood is often used as a facing for plywood?

• European Beech

• European Walnut

• European Ash

• Brazilian Mahogany

Which hardwood is described as pale white to pink brown in color and good for wood turning?

• Balsa

• European Oak

• European Beech

• English Elm