Fashion and Climate Change

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Which of the following is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry?

  1. Cotton production

  2. Synthetic fiber production

  3. Transportation of goods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fashion industry is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change. This is due to the energy and resources required to produce, transport, and sell clothing and accessories.

What is the term used to describe the practice of buying and discarding clothing frequently?

  1. Fast fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Circular fashion

  4. Ethical fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fast fashion refers to the rapid production of clothing at low cost, often resulting in poor quality and environmental damage. It is a major contributor to the fashion industry's negative impact on the environment.

Which of the following materials is considered more sustainable than conventional cotton?

  1. Organic cotton

  2. Recycled polyester

  3. Bamboo

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic cotton, recycled polyester, and bamboo are all considered more sustainable materials than conventional cotton. They require less water and energy to produce, and they have a lower environmental impact.

What is the term used to describe the practice of repairing, reusing, and recycling clothing?

  1. Circular fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Ethical fashion

  4. Slow fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circular fashion is a model of production and consumption that aims to eliminate waste and pollution, by keeping resources in use for as long as possible. This includes repairing, reusing, and recycling clothing.

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

  1. Water pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Landfill waste

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fashion industry has a significant environmental impact, including water pollution from textile dyeing and finishing, air pollution from synthetic fiber production, and landfill waste from discarded clothing.

What is the term used to describe the practice of buying clothing that is made to last and is timeless in style?

  1. Slow fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Ethical fashion

  4. Circular fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slow fashion is a movement that emphasizes buying clothing that is made to last and is timeless in style. It is the opposite of fast fashion, which is characterized by rapid production and consumption of clothing.

Which of the following is a major challenge in the transition to a more sustainable fashion industry?

  1. Consumer demand for low-cost clothing

  2. Lack of government regulation

  3. Lack of innovation in sustainable materials

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The transition to a more sustainable fashion industry faces a number of challenges, including consumer demand for low-cost clothing, lack of government regulation, and lack of innovation in sustainable materials.

What is the term used to describe the practice of paying workers a fair wage and ensuring safe working conditions in the fashion industry?

  1. Ethical fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Circular fashion

  4. Slow fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethical fashion is a term used to describe the practice of paying workers a fair wage and ensuring safe working conditions in the fashion industry. It also includes considerations for the environmental impact of fashion production.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of synthetic fiber production?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Landfill waste

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Synthetic fiber production has a significant environmental impact, including water pollution from the use of chemicals, air pollution from the release of toxic gases, and landfill waste from discarded clothing.

What is the term used to describe the practice of buying clothing that is made from recycled or upcycled materials?

  1. Circular fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Ethical fashion

  4. Slow fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circular fashion is a model of production and consumption that aims to eliminate waste and pollution, by keeping resources in use for as long as possible. This includes buying clothing that is made from recycled or upcycled materials.

Which of the following is a major challenge in the transition to a more sustainable fashion industry?

  1. Consumer demand for low-cost clothing

  2. Lack of government regulation

  3. Lack of innovation in sustainable materials

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The transition to a more sustainable fashion industry faces a number of challenges, including consumer demand for low-cost clothing, lack of government regulation, and lack of innovation in sustainable materials.

What is the term used to describe the practice of paying workers a fair wage and ensuring safe working conditions in the fashion industry?

  1. Ethical fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Circular fashion

  4. Slow fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethical fashion is a term used to describe the practice of paying workers a fair wage and ensuring safe working conditions in the fashion industry. It also includes considerations for the environmental impact of fashion production.

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of synthetic fiber production?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Landfill waste

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Synthetic fiber production has a significant environmental impact, including water pollution from the use of chemicals, air pollution from the release of toxic gases, and landfill waste from discarded clothing.

What is the term used to describe the practice of buying clothing that is made from recycled or upcycled materials?

  1. Circular fashion

  2. Sustainable fashion

  3. Ethical fashion

  4. Slow fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circular fashion is a model of production and consumption that aims to eliminate waste and pollution, by keeping resources in use for as long as possible. This includes buying clothing that is made from recycled or upcycled materials.

Which of the following is a major challenge in the transition to a more sustainable fashion industry?

  1. Consumer demand for low-cost clothing

  2. Lack of government regulation

  3. Lack of innovation in sustainable materials

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The transition to a more sustainable fashion industry faces a number of challenges, including consumer demand for low-cost clothing, lack of government regulation, and lack of innovation in sustainable materials.

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