If a heavy piece of pine is compared with a lightweight piece it will be seen at once that the heavier one contains a larger proportion of latewood than the other, and is therefore showing more clearly demarcated growth rings. In white pines there is not much contrast between the different parts of the ring, and as a result the wood is very uniform in texture and is easy to work. In hard pines, on the other hand, the latewood is very dense and is deep-colored, presenting a very decided contrast to the soft, straw-colored earlywood. COUNT 5
QSN1 Comparing a heavy and a lightweight piece of wood from a pine, which would have a greater proportion of latewood? ANS1 heavy QSN2 What feature of a piece of pine with more latewood would be more clear and pronounced? ANS2 growth rings QSN3 What type of tree has very little contrast between parts of its growth rings? ANS3 white pines QSN4 Is white pine easy or difficult to work with because of its texture? ANS4 easy QSN5 What kind of pines have very deep, darkly colored hardwood that stands out against the light earlywood? ANS5 hard pines