1. Classification of Timber

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define hardwood.

   Hint

   What type of trees produce hardwood?

2. 2.

   What are exogenous trees?

   Hint

   How do they grow compared to endogenous trees?

3. 3.

   What type of tree does hardwood come from?

   • A) Angiosperms
   • B) Gymnosperms
   • C) Ferns

   Hint

   Think about the types of trees you're familiar with.

4. 4.

   True or False: Softwoods are usually used for furniture design.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what materials are typically used for sturdier furniture.

5. 5.

   Discuss the environmental impacts of using softwoods versus hardwoods in construction. Consider sustainability and resource depletion.

   Hint

   Think about how fast each tree type grows and the resources required.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the use of engineered timber products in modern construction. How do they compare in strength and cost to traditional timber types?

   Hint

   Consider modern technology in timber usage.