Questions: Question 6 (5 points) Listen Which of the following two terms are used synonymously? A) Lumber and solid sawn lumber B) Lumber and wood C) Lumber and laminated veneer lumber D) All of these

The answer is the first one (A): Lumber and solid sawn lumber.

Explanation for each option:

A) Lumber and solid sawn lumber: This is correct. "Lumber" generally refers to wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production. "Solid sawn lumber" is a type of lumber that is cut directly from logs, as opposed to engineered wood products. Therefore, these terms can be used synonymously.

B) Lumber and wood: This is incorrect. While lumber is a type of wood, "wood" is a broader term that includes all forms of wood, including raw logs, branches, and other forms that are not processed into lumber.

C) Lumber and laminated veneer lumber: This is incorrect. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product made by layering thin sheets of wood veneers and bonding them together with adhesives. It is a specific type of product distinct from general lumber.

D) All of these: This is incorrect because options B and C are not synonymous with lumber.

In summary, the terms "lumber" and "solid sawn lumber" are used synonymously.