Practice Wood (1.2) - Unit 5: Materials & Manufacturing Processes

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Question 1.
What are the two main types of wood?
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Think about trees that lose their leaves.
Question 2.
What does hygroscopic mean?
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Look at how a sponge behaves!
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a type of hardwood?
- Pine
- Oak
- Cedar
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Remember, hardwoods come from deciduous trees.
4Question 4.
Softwoods are generally more workable than hardwoods. True or False?
- True
- False
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Think about how you would cut or shape each type.
Question 5.
Evaluate the pros and cons of using engineered wood over natural hardwood in furniture design.
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Think about factors like cost, durability and environmental impact.
Question 6.
Propose a method for treating wood to minimize warping due to its hygroscopic properties in a humid environment.
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Consider treatments you've heard about in woodworking.

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