EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Softwood is mostly derived from coniferous trees (trees that have needles that don’t shed in the winter) and are often lighter in color. Most timber comes from softwood. It is often easier to cut – but if your bit is dull or of poor quality, splintering is likely to occur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of softwood trees: Pine. Cedar. Redwood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because they grow more quickly than most hardwoods, most softwoods have a lower density than most hardwoods-and are therefore easier to cut.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common examples of softwood include: pine, fir, spruce, larch and cedar.