Types of woods

Question 1

Maple

Answer 1

Deciduous, Expensive,
Durable, strong, long-lasting wood.

Question 2

Teak

Answer 2

Deciduous, Expensive
Naturally acid and fire-resistant.
Blunting effect on tools due to its silica content.

Question 3

Mahogany

Answer 3

Deciduous, Expensive
polishes and oils very well and can be buffed to a very high shine. Very durable hardwood

Question 4

Oak

Answer 4

Deciduous, Expensive
strong, hard, heavy and dense They are very resistant to insect and fungal infestations

Question 5

Balsa

Answer 5

Deciduous, Expensive
Floats Easily and good insulation for heat and sound

Question 6

Redwood

Answer 6

Cheaper, Coniferous
Good strength-to-weight ratio.

Question 7

Larch

Answer 7

Cheaper, Coniferous
stiff, moderately strong and hard, as well as moderately heavy

Question 8

Spruce

Answer 8

Cheaper, Coniferous
good strength and elasticity properties for its relatively light weight

Question 9

Yew

Answer 9

Cheaper, Coniferous
heavy, very hard and firm, tough and elastic.

Question 10

Pine

Answer 10

Cheaper, Coniferous
medium-weight and relatively soft