Practice Wood (1.2) - Unit 5: Materials & Manufacturing Processes - IB Grade 8 Product Design
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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main types of wood?

💡 Hint: Think about trees that lose their leaves.

Question 2 Easy

What does hygroscopic mean?

💡 Hint: Look at how a sponge behaves!

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Question 1

Which of the following is a type of hardwood?

Pine
Oak
Cedar

💡 Hint: Remember, hardwoods come from deciduous trees.

Question 2

Softwoods are generally more workable than hardwoods. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how you would cut or shape each type.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the pros and cons of using engineered wood over natural hardwood in furniture design.

💡 Hint: Think about factors like cost, durability and environmental impact.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a method for treating wood to minimize warping due to its hygroscopic properties in a humid environment.

💡 Hint: Consider treatments you've heard about in woodworking.

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