Question

How hard wood differ from soft wood?

Answer 1

• Hardwoods:

1. Present in angiosperms (flowering plants)
2. It is used to prepare furniture, decks, flooring, and wooden construction.
3. Example: Teak, Jackfruit.

• Softwoods:

1. Present in gymnosperm (non-flowering plants)
2. It is used to produce plywood, wooden boxes, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), and paper-making.
3. Example: Katampu, Pine