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What is a key difference between hardwood and softwood?
What is a key difference between hardwood and softwood?
- Softwoods grow faster than hardwoods. (correct)
- Hardwoods are typically used in general construction.
- Hardwoods have a more open grain than softwoods.
- Softwoods come from deciduous trees, while hardwoods come from coniferous trees.
Why are softwoods considered a renewable resource?
Why are softwoods considered a renewable resource?
- Softwoods are typically stronger and harder than hardwoods.
- Softwood trees maintain their foliage all year round.
- New trees are planted each time one is cut down. (correct)
- They have a more open grain than hardwood trees.
What characteristic property makes oak wood stand out as a hardwood?
What characteristic property makes oak wood stand out as a hardwood?
- The fact that it grows faster than other tree types.
- Its white to tan color variation.
- Being fairly rigid and durable.
- Its strong and dense nature. (correct)
How can wood be utilized at the end of its useful life?
How can wood be utilized at the end of its useful life?
Which characteristic property of softwood makes it distinct from hardwood?
Which characteristic property of softwood makes it distinct from hardwood?
Why are hardwoods often used for furniture making and flooring?
Why are hardwoods often used for furniture making and flooring?
What is the primary purpose of seasoning wood before use?
What is the primary purpose of seasoning wood before use?
What is the most common sheet size for manufactured timber?
What is the most common sheet size for manufactured timber?
What is the key difference between natural wood and manufactured timber?
What is the key difference between natural wood and manufactured timber?
What is the primary purpose of a planed square edge (PSE) board?
What is the primary purpose of a planed square edge (PSE) board?
What is the main advantage of using manufactured timber over natural wood?
What is the main advantage of using manufactured timber over natural wood?
What is the primary purpose of using a veneer on the top layer of a manufactured board?
What is the primary purpose of using a veneer on the top layer of a manufactured board?
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