1.1 Woods

Question 1

What is a hardwood?

Answer 1

Wood from a deciduous tree, typically slow growth and expensive

Question 2

Oak properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 2

Hard, tough / attractive grain / furniture flooring

Question 3

Mahogany properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 3

Can be hard to work with / dark red colour, has an interlocking grain / indoor furniture, cabinets

Question 4

Beech properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 4

Tough, hard / close grained, available steamed or unsteamed ( white or pink) / chairs, chopping boards

Question 5

Jelutong properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 5

Easy to cut / fine texture, straight grain, white or straw coloured / mould making, wood carving

Question 6

Balsa properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 6

Low density, lightweight / pinkish colour / model making, surfboard cores

Question 7

What is softwood

Answer 7

From coniferous trees, fast growth and cheaper than hardwood

Question 8

Pine/redwood properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 8

Straight grain, knotty / construction work, roof beams, timber frame

Question 9

Cedar properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 9

Can corrode ferrous metals as it is acidic, low density, good sound damping / sheds, beehives

Question 10

Larch properties/characteristics/uses

Answer 10

Hard, tough / attractive, goes silver outdoors / garden furniture, fencing