1.1 - Based on Botanical Origin
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What type of tree produces hardwood?
💡 Hint: Think of flowering plants.
Name one example of a softwood.
💡 Hint: These trees are often coniferous.
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What is a key characteristic of hardwoods?
💡 Hint: Think about their application in high-end products.
Softwoods are typically derived from what type of trees?
💡 Hint: Recall which trees produce softer timber.
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Compare and contrast the environmental impacts of harvesting hardwoods versus softwoods.
💡 Hint: Consider growth rates and ecosystem impacts.
Evaluate how the characteristics of hardwoods influence their cost compared to softwoods in construction projects.
💡 Hint: Think about market demand and resource availability.
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