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Which type of defect is characterized by a board being bent end-to-end?
Which type of defect is characterized by a board being bent end-to-end?
- Split
- Crook (correct)
- Cup
- Knot
What is the main difference between bow and cup defects in wood?
What is the main difference between bow and cup defects in wood?
- Bow defect causes a board to curve along its width, while cup defect causes a board to curve along its length.
- Bow defect causes a board to have higher edges than the center, while cup defect causes a board to have higher ends than the middle.
- Bow defect causes a board to curve along its length, while cup defect causes a board to curve along its width. (correct)
- Bow defect is caused by overdrying, while cup defect is caused by knots.
What are knots in wood, as mentioned in the text?
What are knots in wood, as mentioned in the text?
- Areas where branches grew out of the trunk or where two trunks merged (correct)
- Defects caused by curvature along the width of the board
- Hollow spaces inside the cell filled with water and nutrients
- Separations or fissures in wood along its length
What role does the cell wall play in wood, based on the text?
What role does the cell wall play in wood, based on the text?
Which type of defect is likely to weaken the wood and affect its appearance?
Which type of defect is likely to weaken the wood and affect its appearance?
What is one of the main reasons why wood is a popular choice in construction?
What is one of the main reasons why wood is a popular choice in construction?
Why does split occur in wood, according to the text?
Why does split occur in wood, according to the text?
In terms of aesthetics, what can be done to enhance the natural beauty of wood?
In terms of aesthetics, what can be done to enhance the natural beauty of wood?
What type of defect occurs in wood when there is a spiral distortion along its length?
What type of defect occurs in wood when there is a spiral distortion along its length?
Which type of defect results in uneven or rounded edges on a wooden board?
Which type of defect results in uneven or rounded edges on a wooden board?
What are the main components of wood at the macroscopic level?
What are the main components of wood at the macroscopic level?
What is one key factor that makes wood relatively easy to work with and transport?
What is one key factor that makes wood relatively easy to work with and transport?
At a macroscopic level, what contributes to the varying structure of wood?
At a macroscopic level, what contributes to the varying structure of wood?
Which defect involves splits or cracks that develop in wood as it dries?
Which defect involves splits or cracks that develop in wood as it dries?
What can weaken wood due to cracks that run parallel to the grain?
What can weaken wood due to cracks that run parallel to the grain?
How is wood used in modern construction for creating structures that are visually striking?
How is wood used in modern construction for creating structures that are visually striking?
What type of defect is characterized by discolorations that affect the appearance and usability of wood?
What type of defect is characterized by discolorations that affect the appearance and usability of wood?
What process involves treating wood with preservatives under high pressure to protect it from decay and insects?
What process involves treating wood with preservatives under high pressure to protect it from decay and insects?
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