What is the impact of textile production on the environment?

• It requires massive amounts of energy and resources.

• It creates beautiful fabrics.

• It reduces waste.

• It has no impact on the environment.

How does the way textiles are made affect the environment?

• It has no effect on the environment.

• It can have a huge effect on how their production impacts on the environment.

• It reduces waste.

• It requires less energy and resources.

Where did the author travel to discover the polluting effects of the textiles industry?

• China

• Bangladesh's slums

• Pakistan

• India

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What are different governments doing to get the textiles industry to clean up its act?

• Nothing

• They are building water treatment plants.

• They are reducing the amount of textiles produced.

• They are increasing pollution.

Why is building a £2m water treatment plant saving Axminster Carpets a fortune?

• It reduces the amount of textiles produced.

• It reduces waste.

• It saves money on water and energy.

• It has no impact on the environment.

What is required to keep textile factories running?

• Vast amounts of energy and resources

• Limited amounts of energy and resources

• No energy or resources

• Some energy and resources

What is the main challenge facing Bangladesh's rapidly growing textiles industry?

• A lack of funds

• A lack of water

• A lack of electricity

• A lack of resources

What is the main source of energy in Bangladesh's textile factories?

• Solar power

• Gas and coal-fired power stations

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

What is the main reason textile production can impact on the environment?

• Water and energy use

• The use of potentially harmful chemicals

• The reduction of waste

• The creation of beautiful fabrics

How much contaminated water does Bangladesh's textiles industry produce each year?

• 56 million litres

• 56 billion litres

• 56 thousand litres

• 56 trillion litres

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