Year 9 end of Textiles rotation test

Email is a method of communication that is primarily used for:

• Sending letters through the post office

• Transmitting messages electronically

• Making phone calls

• Delivering packages

Why is it important to recycle?

• It saves water

• It reduces pollution and harm to the environment

• It saves landfill space

• Because it is bad for the environment

What does sustainability mean?

• Sustainability means that a process or resource can be maintained at a certain level for as long as is needed.

• Sustainability means that we want to get the maximum out of earth’s resources

What does the term upcycling mean?

• Upcycling is disposing of old items/materials

• Upcycling is reusing or re-purposing old items/materials

• Upcycling is recycling old items/materials through a recycling centre

What does biodegradable mean?

• Something that naturally rots in the environment

• Something that can be reusable as a different product

• Something that does not naturally rot in the environment

Which of these fibers are biodegradable?

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Silk

• Polyester

What is a synthetic fibre?

• A fibre made from plants

• A fibre made from animals

• A fibre made from chemicals

What is a natural fibre?

• A fibre made from plants

• A fibre made from plants and animals

• A fibre made from animals

• A fibre made from chemicals

Which of these fibres are natural? (3 correct answers) Tick all that apply.

• Silk

• Polyester

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Wool

Calculate the area of this piece of fabric

• 40cm2

• 20cm2

• 13cm2