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What is the central core of a tree trunk called?
What is the central core of a tree trunk called?
- Heart
- Sapwood
- Pith
- Heartwood (correct)
Which part of a tree trunk has living cells?
Which part of a tree trunk has living cells?
- Sapwood (correct)
- Pith
- Heart
- Heartwood
What contributes significantly to the weight of wood in a tree trunk?
What contributes significantly to the weight of wood in a tree trunk?
- Living cells (correct)
- Water content
- Conversion to heartwood
- Darker color
Which type of wood is more durable against insects and fungi?
Which type of wood is more durable against insects and fungi?
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In which species can the heartwood be considerably stronger than the sapwood in certain strength properties?
In which species can the heartwood be considerably stronger than the sapwood in certain strength properties?
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Which section of the tree trunk is free from odour and taste and has fewer common defects like knots?
Which section of the tree trunk is free from odour and taste and has fewer common defects like knots?
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