Hard ____, Acer saccharum, is a dense, cream-colored, straight-grained wood with a fine texture that occasionally displays a very attractive curly or bird's-eye figure.
A) maple
B) ash
C) oak
D) hickory

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The description matches that of maple wood, which is known for its creamy color, fine texture, and occasional curly or bird's-eye figure. Ash wood is usually lighter in color and has a coarser texture. Oak is typically darker in color and has a more prominent grain pattern. Hickory is also a dense wood, but it is known for its distinctive grain pattern and often has a reddish hue.

Hard ____, Acer Saccharum, Is a Dense, Cream-Colored, Straight-Grained Wood