State two (2) characteristic; each of hardwood and softwood. – NABTEB QUESTION

ANSWER:

Hard wood:

(i) It is very hard, heavy, and strong difficult to work it resists fungus attack and marine borers.
(ii) Broad leave trees.

Softwood:

(i) It is a straight-grained, coarse and soft, corrodes iron.
(ii) They have needle leaves and are, easy to work on.