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Which of the following best describes the ***general*** definition for a casket? Select one: A. A wood, metal, or other type of receptacle for the protection of the intered casket. B. A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains. C. An anthropoid shaped case for human remains. D. A case or receptacle in which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture.

A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains.

Which of the following terms is defined as a rigid container which is designed for the encaset of human remains and is ornamented and lined with fabric. Select one: a. Coffin b. Casket c. Outer Burial Container d. Alternative Container

Casket

Which of the following was defined as a case or receptacle in which human remains are placed for protection, practical utility, and a suitable memory picture? Select one: A. Casket (FTC) Definition B. Casket (General Definition) C. Coffin D. Sarcophagus

Casket (FTC) Definition

A case or receptacal for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape is called a

Coffin

This type of salix is made by particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue. Select one: A. Artificial Veneer B. Plywood C. Composition board D. Laminate

Composition board

Please type "deciduous" or "coniferous" for the following tree. Mahogany

Deciduous

Please type in "Deciduous" or "Coinferous" for the following tree. Oak

Deciduous

Please type in "Deciduous" or "Coniferous" for the following tree. Maple

Deciduous

Please type in "deciduous" or "coniferous" for the following tree. Cherry

Deciduous

Which of the following is not a laminante? Select one: A. Artificial veneer B. Flake board C. Wood veneer D. Vinyl

Flake board

The term casket comes from the

French term cassette, meaning small chest.

Cherry

Hardwood

Maple

Hardwood

Please type in "hardwood" or "softwood" for the following tree. Oak

Hardwood

Please type in "hardwood" or "softwood" for the following tree. Mahogany

Hardwood

Type in "Softwood' or "Hardwood" for the following tree. What is Birch considered?

Hardwood

Which of the following is a wood that comes from deciduous trees. Select one: A. Softwood B. Hardwood

Hardwood

_____________ are sheets of different materials glued together. It is usually a finer quality than the base.

Laminates

Which of the following is not considered composition board? Select one: A. Particle board B. Pressed board C. Flake board D. Plywood

Plywood

____________________ is defined as thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are at right angles to one another.

Plywood

Cloth covered infant caskets will most likely be covered in which of the following materials? Select one: A. Broad cloth B. Wool C. Satins D. Moleskin

Satins

Which of the following material may be utilized for alternative containers? Select one: A. Laminantes B. Wood by-products C. Wood veneer. D. Heartwood

Wood by-products

A receptacle for dead human remains which is widest at the shoulder and narrow at the feet would be considered

anthropoid

Vinyl would be considered a(n)

artificial veneer

Wood by-Products

corrugated fiberboard often used to construct lightweight, inexpensive caskets.

Please type in "deciduous" or "coniferous" for the following wood. Birch

deciduous

Which of the following terms can describe the Poplar tree? 1. Decidiuous 2. Coinferous 3. Hardwood 4. Softwood

deciduous and hardwood

Which of the following terms can describe the Walnut tree? 1. Decidiuous 2. Coinferous 3. Hardwood 4. Softwood

deciduous and hardwood

The wood of any broad-leaf tree is considered a

harwood

A thick covering or layer over a thick base material is considered a

laminate

Artificial veneer

man made material adheared to a wood or wood by-product base material

Composition Board

particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue

Wood Veneer

provides a rich appearance without the high cost of using the solid raw material.

A wood from coniferous trees is considered a

softwood

According to your notes, cloth covered caskets are usually

softwoods

Evergreen trees and shrubs are considered

softwoods

Plywood

thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are at right angles to one another

A plywood casket covered in an oak material is considered Select one: A. composition board. B. artificial veneer. C. wood veneer. D. wood by-products.

wood veneer