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Fashion Ethics: Considering the Social and Environmental Impact of Style

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What is the term used to describe the ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Ethical Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Eco-Fashion

  4. Green Fashion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion encompasses ethical and environmentally conscious practices throughout the fashion supply chain, from production to consumption.

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable fashion?

  1. Using recycled materials

  2. Paying fair wages to workers

  3. Reducing carbon emissions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion aims to minimize negative environmental and social impacts, including using recycled materials, paying fair wages, and reducing carbon emissions.

What is the term used to describe the exploitation of workers in the fashion industry?

  1. Sweatshop Labor

  2. Child Labor

  3. Forced Labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sweatshop labor, child labor, and forced labor are all forms of exploitation that occur in the fashion industry, often in developing countries.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of the fashion industry?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Greenhouse gas emissions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fashion industry is a major contributor to water pollution, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, due to the use of harmful chemicals, energy-intensive processes, and transportation.

What is the term used to describe the practice of buying less clothing and keeping it for longer?

  1. Slow Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Ethical Fashion

  4. Eco-Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slow fashion encourages consumers to buy less clothing and keep it for longer, reducing the environmental and social impacts of overconsumption.

Which of the following is a key challenge in implementing sustainable fashion practices?

  1. High production costs

  2. Lack of consumer awareness

  3. Resistance from traditional fashion brands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion practices can be more expensive to implement, consumers may not be aware of the issues, and traditional fashion brands may be resistant to change.

What is the term used to describe the practice of recycling or upcycling old clothing?

  1. Circular Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Ethical Fashion

  4. Eco-Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circular fashion aims to keep clothing in use for as long as possible through recycling, upcycling, and other circular economy practices.

Which of the following is a key benefit of sustainable fashion?

  1. Reduced environmental impact

  2. Improved working conditions

  3. Increased consumer satisfaction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion practices can reduce environmental impact, improve working conditions for garment workers, and increase consumer satisfaction.

What is the term used to describe the practice of paying workers a fair wage for their labor?

  1. Fair Trade

  2. Ethical Fashion

  3. Sustainable Fashion

  4. Eco-Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fair Trade practices ensure that workers are paid a fair wage for their labor, improving their livelihoods and working conditions.

Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving sustainable fashion?

  1. Lack of government regulation

  2. Consumer demand for fast fashion

  3. Resistance from traditional fashion brands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Achieving sustainable fashion requires government regulation, consumer demand for sustainable products, and cooperation from traditional fashion brands.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using organic and sustainable materials in fashion production?

  1. Organic Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Ethical Fashion

  4. Eco-Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Organic fashion involves using organic and sustainable materials, such as organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp, in fashion production.

Which of the following is a key benefit of sustainable fashion for consumers?

  1. Reduced environmental impact

  2. Improved working conditions for garment workers

  3. Increased transparency in the fashion supply chain

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion offers consumers the benefits of reduced environmental impact, improved working conditions for garment workers, and increased transparency in the fashion supply chain.

What is the term used to describe the practice of designing clothing that is durable and long-lasting?

  1. Durable Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Ethical Fashion

  4. Eco-Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durable fashion involves designing clothing that is made to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing waste.

Which of the following is a key challenge in implementing sustainable fashion practices in developing countries?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Limited access to sustainable materials

  3. High production costs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing sustainable fashion practices in developing countries can be challenging due to lack of infrastructure, limited access to sustainable materials, and high production costs.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using recycled or upcycled materials in fashion production?

  1. Recycled Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Ethical Fashion

  4. Eco-Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recycled fashion involves using recycled or upcycled materials, such as plastic bottles, old clothes, and industrial waste, in fashion production.

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