Other Timbers (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Quizzes
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What are diverse timbers?
What are diverse timbers?
Wood types different in origin, not common locally
Where does Yew timber originate from?
Where does Yew timber originate from?
Europe and Asia
Which properties describe Yew timber?
Which properties describe Yew timber?
Hard, heavy, strong
Which traditional item is Yew timber used to make?
Which traditional item is Yew timber used to make?
Bows
Where does Sitka Spruce come from?
Where does Sitka Spruce come from?
Canada and the USA
What are the key properties of Sitka Spruce?
What are the key properties of Sitka Spruce?
Soft, light, strong
Why is Sitka Spruce perfect for violins?
Why is Sitka Spruce perfect for violins?
Light weight & excellent sound properties
Which product can Sitka Spruce be used to make?
Which product can Sitka Spruce be used to make?
Paper
Which woods are noted for bendability without breaking?
Which woods are noted for bendability without breaking?
Ash, Oak, and Beech
Which hardwoods offer needed support for strong furniture?
Which hardwoods offer needed support for strong furniture?
Yew and Oak
What does varnishing Sitka Spruce improve?
What does varnishing Sitka Spruce improve?
Its resistance to weather