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Oak and Pine Wood
Age 14 · Crafts
Hardwood comes from broad-leaved flowering trees such as oak. Softwood comes from conifers such as pine.
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In the picture
- Oak twig with broad lobed leaves and acorns: a broad-leaved flowering tree.
- Oak plank with tight grain: dense hardwood from a broad-leaved tree.
- Pine twig with needles and a cone: a conifer.
- Pine plank with wide growth rings: lighter softwood from a conifer.
Examples
- An oak stool is an object made from hardwood.
- A pine shelf is an object made from softwood.
Key takeaways
- Hardwood and softwood are named by the tree group, not just by how hard the wood feels.
- Broad-leaved flowering trees give hardwood; conifers give softwood.
Quiz: Oak and Pine Wood (Age 14)
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What decides whether wood is called hardwood or softwood?
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Which type of tree produces hardwood?
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Which type of tree produces softwood?
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