wood Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2 main types of wood
A
hardwood and softwood
2
Q
what tree does softwood come from?
A
coniferous trees
3
Q
what tree does hardwood come from?
A
dedious trees
4
Q
why is wood a good material to make things with?
A
-readily available
-easy to use
-renewable
-versatile
5
Q
describe a coniferous tree?
A
-stays green all year round
-will grow at a faster rate
-tend to have needles rather than leaves
6
Q
describe a dedious tree?
A
-has broad leaves that change colour in autumn
-loses leaves in winter
-needs rich soil to grow
-tend to be slow growing
-produce flowers and fruit
7
Q
manufacutred boards are ___ made
A
man
