woods

Question 1

oak

Answer 1

a hardwood which is hard, tough, durable, high density. good grain aesthetic. mainly used for indoor furniture and flooring

Question 2

mahoghany

Answer 2

a hardwood which is hard, reddish-brown, from tropical trees. mainly used in high-quality furniture

Question 3

beech

Answer 3

a hardwood which is close-grained, hardwearing, strong, and finishes well. used in furniture, toys, and kitchen utensils

Question 4

birch

Answer 4

a hardwood which has smooth, white bark. easy to form. used in laminating and furniture

Question 5

teak

Answer 5

a hardwood which is high-quality, strong and durable. used to make buildings and ships

Question 6

ash

Answer 6

a hardwood which is light yellow, wide-grained and lightweight. can be steam-bent. used for furniture and cricket stumps

Question 7

spruce

Answer 7

a softwood which is white and not very tough. used for indoor work including bedroom and bathroon furniture

Question 8

pine

Answer 8

• softwood
• very light brown
• straight grained
• sometimes knotty
• fairly tough
• used for cheap quality furniture and simple joinery

Question 9

larch

Answer 9

-softwood
- red hue
- naturally resistant to rotting
-used for outdoor applications including decking and sheds

Question 10

cedar

Answer 10

a softwood which is lightweight but not very strong, expensive, durable against moisture due to natural oils. used for outdoor building and external wood panelling

Question 11

redwood

Answer 11

• softwood
• red hue
• high quality and expensive
• used for joinery and furniture

Question 12

douglas fir

Answer 12

• softwood
• red undertones
• heavier and cheaper than pine
• used in framing of weight-bearing structures

Question 13

hardwood

Answer 13

wood which comes from deciduous trees, slow growing and loses its leaves in autumn

Question 14

softwood

Answer 14

wood which comes from coniferous trees, fast growing and usually evergreen