Fashion and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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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 clothing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cotton production, synthetic fiber production, and transportation of clothing all contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during cotton production?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during cotton production, primarily due to the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers.

Which synthetic fiber has the highest carbon footprint?

  1. Polyester

  2. Nylon

  3. Acrylic

  4. Spandex


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polyester has the highest carbon footprint among synthetic fibers due to its energy-intensive production process and the use of fossil fuels as raw materials.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the transportation of clothing?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the transportation of clothing, primarily due to the use of fossil fuels in vehicles.

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to conventional cotton?

  1. Organic cotton

  2. Recycled cotton

  3. Tencel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic cotton, recycled cotton, and Tencel are all sustainable alternatives to conventional cotton as they have a lower environmental impact.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of synthetic fibers?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of synthetic fibers, primarily due to the use of fossil fuels as raw materials and energy sources.

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers?

  1. Recycled polyester

  2. Bamboo viscose

  3. Hemp

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Recycled polyester, bamboo viscose, and hemp are all sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers as they have a lower environmental impact.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the disposal of clothing?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the disposal of clothing, primarily due to the decomposition of organic materials in landfills.

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to conventional disposal methods for clothing?

  1. Recycling

  2. Composting

  3. Donating

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Recycling, composting, and donating clothing are all sustainable alternatives to conventional disposal methods as they reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of leather?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of leather, primarily due to the enteric fermentation of livestock and the decomposition of animal waste.

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to conventional leather?

  1. Vegan leather

  2. Recycled leather

  3. Upcycled leather

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vegan leather, recycled leather, and upcycled leather are all sustainable alternatives to conventional leather as they have a lower environmental impact.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of wool?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of wool, primarily due to the enteric fermentation of sheep and the decomposition of animal waste.

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to conventional wool?

  1. Recycled wool

  2. Upcycled wool

  3. Plant-based wool

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Recycled wool, upcycled wool, and plant-based wool are all sustainable alternatives to conventional wool as they have a lower environmental impact.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of silk?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during the production of silk, primarily due to the enteric fermentation of silkworms and the decomposition of animal waste.

Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to conventional silk?

  1. Vegan silk

  2. Recycled silk

  3. Upcycled silk

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vegan silk, recycled silk, and upcycled silk are all sustainable alternatives to conventional silk as they have a lower environmental impact.

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