Natural timbers (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of heartwood in a tree?
What is the primary function of heartwood in a tree?
Provides structural support
Which characteristic describes sapwood compared to heartwood?
Which characteristic describes sapwood compared to heartwood?
Lighter and less durable
What type of leaves do hardwood trees typically have?
What type of leaves do hardwood trees typically have?
Broad, flat leaves
How long do hardwood trees typically take to reach a size suitable for timber harvesting?
How long do hardwood trees typically take to reach a size suitable for timber harvesting?
Over 100 years
Why are hardwoods more expensive than softwoods?
Why are hardwoods more expensive than softwoods?
Their extremely slow growth rate
What is mahogany best suited for?
What is mahogany best suited for?
High-quality furniture
Which property makes beech particularly suitable for kitchen utensils and toys?
Which property makes beech particularly suitable for kitchen utensils and toys?
Resists splintering
What combination of properties makes ash ideal for sporting goods like baseball bats?
What combination of properties makes ash ideal for sporting goods like baseball bats?
Strength with flexibility
Which hardwood is described as one of the strongest and most durable?
Which hardwood is described as one of the strongest and most durable?
Oak
What makes balsa unusual among hardwoods?
What makes balsa unusual among hardwoods?
It is remarkably lightweight
What type of leaves do softwood trees have?
What type of leaves do softwood trees have?
Needle-like leaves
Approximately how long does it take for softwood trees to be ready for harvesting?
Approximately how long does it take for softwood trees to be ready for harvesting?
30 years
What special feature does larch heartwood contain that helps resist decay?
What special feature does larch heartwood contain that helps resist decay?
Natural resins
What is the primary purpose of seasoning timber?
What is the primary purpose of seasoning timber?
To remove excess moisture
What should be considered first when selecting timber for a project?
What should be considered first when selecting timber for a project?
The intended use and environment