Timber Introduction

Question 1

The source of timber

Answer 1

Tree

Question 2

2 basic types of trees

Answer 2

Broadleaf trees

Conifer trees

Question 3

Trees that are set within an open aspect

Answer 3

Open grown Trees

Question 4

Trees that are set within a forest or wood land

Answer 4

Forest Grown Trees

Question 5

The 3 components of the tree

Answer 5

Root system
Trunks
Crown

Question 6

2 main function of the root

Answer 6

• To anchor the 🌲 to the ground

- To extract water from the ground

Question 7

It conducts sap from the roots, store food, and supports the crown?

Answer 7

Trunk

Question 8

Parts of the Trunk

Answer 8

Bark
Inner Bark or bast (phloem)
Cambrium
Growth ring
Rays
Pith
Sapwood
Hearthwood

Question 9

The outer sheet of the tree

Answer 9

Bark

Question 10

Distribute the food substance provided by the tree

Answer 10

Inner bark

Question 11

The thin sleeves of the tree

Answer 11

Cambrium

Question 12

Wood cells that have formed around the circumference of the tree during its growing season

Answer 12

Growth Ring

Question 13

2 distict band of the growth ring

Answer 13

Early wood

Late wood

Question 14

Consist of a strip of the wood

Answer 14

Rays

Question 15

The core or center of the tree

Answer 15

Pith (medulla)

Question 16

The outer active part of the tree

Answer 16

Sapwood

Question 17

The natural non active part of the tree

Answer 17

Heartwood

Question 18

The Crown

Answer 18

Leaves

Question 19

Two types of trees

Answer 19

Hardwood

Softwood