Hardboard is made from pulped wood fibres that are pressed to form a board that is smooth on one side and rough on the other; it is not strong and typically used in non-structural situations such as the backs of cupboards.

• A. It is made from pulped wood fibres that are pressed to form a board; it is smooth on one side and rough on the other, not strong, used in non-structural situations such as the backs of cupboards.
• B. It is made from solid timber slabs and is very strong.
• C. It is a decorative laminate applied to surfaces.
• D. It is formed by gluing wood chips with resin adhesive.

Answer: (A)

Hardboard is a fibreboard produced by pressing pulped wood fibres into a dense sheet. It often feels smooth on one side and rough on the other, and it isn’t very strong, so it’s used in non-structural roles like the backs of cupboards. This matches the description because it describes how hardboard is made, its surface finish, its limited strength, and a typical application.

The other descriptions refer to different materials: solid timber slabs are strong structural material; decorative laminate is a surface finish applied to boards; gluing wood chips with resin describes particleboard, which is a different product with different properties.