It is not only the proportion of latewood, but also its quality, that counts. In specimens that show a very large proportion of latewood it may be noticeably more porous and weigh considerably less than the latewood in pieces that contain but little. One can judge comparative density, and therefore to some extent strength, by visual inspection. COUNT 4
QSN1 Having a high proportion of latewood isn't all that matters; what else is important? ANS1 quality QSN2 What can we judge in wood just by looking at it? ANS2 comparative density QSN3 What property of wood could we project some indication of by looking at its density? ANS3 strength QSN4 What could we call some specimens with a high proportion of latewood that explains why they weigh less than specimens with much less latewood? ANS4 porous