The Story of Levi Strauss

The word "cotton" is derived from an Arabic word "qutun" used to describe any fine textile.

• True

• False

Cotton can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in water.

• True

• False

The largest exporter of cotton is the U.S.

• True

• False

A cotton thread filament was used in the first light bulb manufactured by Thomas Edison in the late 1800's

• True

• False

The US paper currency is made of paper

• True

• False

Which country is the largest importer of cotton and the largest producer of cotton products?

• U.S.

• China

• France

• Turkey

How many days does the cotton plant require to grow from planting to full maturity for harvest?

• 180-200

• 90

• 120

• 100-150

How many pounds of cotton are needed to make one pair of jeans?

• 1.5 lb.

• 1 lb.

• 1/2 lb.

• 2 lb.

why is cotton a unique crop?

• It is the farmers favorite crop.

• Its both a food and fiber crop.

• it is a food crop

• it is a fiber crop

The US currency is made of cotton and linen. What is the percentage blend?

• 50% cotton, 50% linen

• 60% cotton 40% linen

• 75% cotton, 25% linen

• 70% linen 30% cotton