Wood and its many uses
I can explain the many different uses of wood and describe locations where it is grown.
Wood and its many uses
I can explain the many different uses of wood and describe locations where it is grown.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Wood is a versatile material used for construction, making paper and board or as a biofuel.
- In parts of the world with no access to electricity wood is used to power cookstoves causing deforestation.
- Woods are a natural resource for recreation, support biodiversity, help combat pollution and absorb carbon.
- Countries like Canada have the right climate for boreal forests to thrive and produce a lot of timber.
Keywords
Biofuel - Biofuels are fuels made from plant materials
Timber - Timber is wood that has been cut down and prepared for use in industries
Exporter - An exporter is a company, or country, that sells goods and products in other countries
Boreal - Boreal forests are the world’s largest land biome and are found in the Northern hemisphere
Common misconception
Wood is only useful for the construction industry.
Wood has multiple everyday and industrial uses.
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