Homework 2 Timbers Unit 3 Materials and their working properties Name: ............................................................................ Class: ................... Mark: ..............
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Which one of the following is a type of wood from a coniferous tree? ⬨
Beech
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Ash
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Oak
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Larch
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2.
Give one common characteristic of hardwood trees.
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3.
Give one advantage of using ash to make a set of cricket stumps.
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4.
(a) Suggest an appropriate type of wood for making a model aircraft.
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(b) Give two reasons for your choice.
[2]
5.
An architect has designed a house that is entirely clad in larch. State and justify one physical or working property of larch that make it suitable for exterior cladding.
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