Asked by Michael House on Jun 20, 2024
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Hardwood is the wood of _____ and softwood is the wood of ____.
A) flowering plants; conifers
B) conifers; flowering plants
C) conifers; bryophytes
D) flowering plants; bryophytes
E) conifers; ferns
Hardwood
Wood derived from angiosperm trees, typically characterized by its density and durability, used in furniture, flooring, and construction.
Flowering Plants
Plants belonging to the group Angiosperms, characterized by bearing flowers and seeds enclosed within a fruit.
Conifers
A group of cone-bearing seed plants with vascular tissue, mostly evergreens, that include pines, spruces, and firs.
- Distinguish between hardwood and softwood, including their sources.
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nymyah roacheJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hardwood comes from angiosperms, or flowering plants, which have broad leaves. Softwood comes from gymnosperms, which are mostly conifers with needles or scale-like leaves.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between hardwood and softwood, including their sources.