I WONDER - How Is Fast Fashion Bad For The Environment?

The video discusses the significant water usage required to grow cotton, particularly for making T-shirts, which can use over 2,100 liters of water per shirt. It highlights the environmental impact of cotton farming in Azerbaijan, where water was redirected from the Aral Sea, leading to its drying up and the transformation of the area into a desert. This has resulted in abandoned fishing villages and piers that now lead into the desert.

What is a significant environmental concern associated with cotton production?

• It is a major source of greenhouse gases.

• It produces a lot of air pollution.

• It leads to deforestation.

• It requires a large amount of water.

How much water is approximately needed to produce a single T-shirt?

• 2100 liters

• 1000 liters

• 3100 liters

• 500 liters

What was the consequence of redirecting water from the Aral Sea in Azerbaijan?

• Drying up of the sea

• Expansion of the sea

• Increased fish population

• Improved agricultural yield

What happened to the Aral Sea as a result of excessive water usage for cotton farming?

• It turned into a forest.

• It became a desert.

• It expanded in size.

• It became a tourist attraction.

What is a visible impact on local communities due to the drying of the Aral Sea?

• Development of new ports

• Increased tourism

• Piers leading into the desert

• More fishing opportunities