Which exposed wood will decay faster?
Correct answer: A. Sapwood
- A. Sapwood
- B. Softwood
- C. Wood with lot of fibres
- D. Heartwood
Explanation
Sapwood will decay faster. Sap wood is less durable because it is susceptible to attack by pathogens and insects. The outer light-colored functional wood which contains living cells is called sapwood. It is prone to attack by pathogens and insects. So it easily undergoes decomposition, when exposed to insects and pathogens
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