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What distinguishes hardwood from softwood?
What distinguishes hardwood from softwood?
Which of the following is an example of softwood?
Which of the following is an example of softwood?
What is a common use for hardwood?
What is a common use for hardwood?
What is the main raw material used in manufactured wood?
What is the main raw material used in manufactured wood?
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Which type of tree is associated with softwood?
Which type of tree is associated with softwood?
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What is a common property of cedar wood?
What is a common property of cedar wood?
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Which manufactured wood product uses wood chips as the raw material?
Which manufactured wood product uses wood chips as the raw material?
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Which hardwood is known for its light color and flexibility?
Which hardwood is known for its light color and flexibility?
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Study Notes
Wood Types
- Natural wood is categorized into softwood and hardwood.
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Softwood comes from coniferous trees, which are evergreen and bear cones.
- Examples of softwood include pine, cedar, and spruce.
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Hardwood comes from deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves seasonally).
- Examples of hardwood include ash, oak, and mahogany.
Softwood Properties & Uses
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Pine: Straight grain, knotty, strong, easy to work with.
- Used for building construction, interior construction, and furniture.
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Cedar: Straight grain, knot-free, lightweight, durable, soft.
- Used for shed construction, quality fencing, and outdoor structures.
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Spruce: Strong, with small knots, resistant to splitting, not very durable.
- Used for fitted furniture.
Hardwood Properties & Uses
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Ash: Light color, flexible, tough, steam blends well, varnishes well.
- Used for tool handles, cricket bat handles, ladders, and veneers.
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Oak: Light brown, hard, tough, heavy, durable, gets harder with age.
- Used for high-quality furniture, garden furniture, boat building, and veneers.
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Mahogany: Red color, medium weight, strong, durable, warps easily.
- Used for high-quality furniture, shop furniture, boat fittings, and veneers.
Manufactured Wood
- Manufactured wood is made from waste wood left over from conversion or construction.
- It is produced in large sheets of consistent quality, making it suitable for industrial production.
- Manufactured wood includes:
- Plywood: Made from thin sheets of wood.
- Blockboard: Made from small blocks of wood.
- Chipboard: Made from wood chips.
- Fibreboard: Made from wood fibers.
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Test your knowledge on the different types of wood, including softwoods and hardwoods. Explore the properties and uses of various wood species like pine, oak, and cedar. This quiz will enhance your understanding of natural wood characteristics and applications.
