Sustainability (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Quizzes
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What does sustainability mean in wood technology?
What does sustainability mean in wood technology?
Managing forests to maintain balance
What does the SFI certification promote?
What does the SFI certification promote?
Responsible forest management
What does FSC ensure about forestry standards?
What does FSC ensure about forestry standards?
Environmentally, socially & economically sound
Why are recycled materials like reclaimed wood considered sustainable?
Why are recycled materials like reclaimed wood considered sustainable?
Reduce need for new timber
How do sustainable practices use remnants?
How do sustainable practices use remnants?
For smaller projects to maximise use
What can incorrect moisture content levels cause in timber?
What can incorrect moisture content levels cause in timber?
Defects like cupping and warping
What is MDF made from?
What is MDF made from?
Wood waste
What is Flexiply particularly good for?
What is Flexiply particularly good for?
Curved designs
What role does wood play in carbon sequestration?
What role does wood play in carbon sequestration?
Absorbs & keeps CO2 from the air
What is a disadvantage of monoculture forests?
What is a disadvantage of monoculture forests?
Can reduce biodiversity
What do diversified forestry practices do?
What do diversified forestry practices do?
Enhance biodiversity
What innovative technology reduces waste in wood processing?
What innovative technology reduces waste in wood processing?
Computerised milling