Fast Fashion Quiz

Camryn, Jessica, and Hailie went shopping. They noticed a lot of fast fashion stores. What is the environmental impact of these fast fashion stores they visited?

• Fast fashion stores like the ones they visited have no environmental impact.

• Fast fashion stores like the ones they visited only have a minor environmental impact.

• Fast fashion stores like the ones they visited have a significant environmental impact.

• Fast fashion stores like the ones they visited have a positive environmental impact.

Liam, Jackson, and Brian are discussing the ethical concerns raised in the fast fashion industry. According to them, what are the main concerns raised?

• High quality products, fair trade practices, and sustainable production.

• Low prices, efficient supply chain, and customer satisfaction.

• Exploitative labor practices, environmental damage, and waste generation.

• Innovative designs, global reach, and economic growth.

Brenna, Emma, and Lilly are researching for a school project on the fast fashion industry. They are specifically looking into the labor conditions. What did they find?

• They found that the industry is characterized by low wages, long working hours, unsafe working conditions, lack of job security, and exploitation of workers.

• They found that there are no wages, no working hours, no working conditions, no job security, and no workers in the industry.

• They found that the industry offers moderate wages, flexible working hours, average working conditions, job security, and fair treatment of workers.

• They found that the industry provides high wages, short working hours, safe working conditions, job security, and fair treatment of workers.

Sophia is looking for a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Which of the following options can she consider?

• thrifting

• renting clothes

• buying from luxury brands

• shopping at fast fashion retailers

How does Maya, Avery, and Jenna's preference for cheap and trendy clothing contribute to fast fashion?

• Their preference creates demand for cheap and trendy clothing.

• Their preference leads to higher quality and longer-lasting clothing.

• Their preference encourages sustainable and ethical fashion choices.

• Their preference has no impact on fast fashion.

Sophie, Grace, and Jack are discussing the negative effects of fast fashion on the environment for their group project. What are some of the consequences they might mention?

• Excessive water usage, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, exploitation of natural resources

• Reduced water quality, increased carbon footprint, loss of habitat

• Decreased biodiversity, increased waste generation, air pollution

• Increased deforestation, depletion of ozone layer, soil erosion

James, Milah, and Andrew are discussing the ethical concerns related to fast fashion brands. They are trying to identify some of the main issues. What do they conclude?

• exploitation of workers, environmental pollution, waste generation, poor working conditions

• animal cruelty, deforestation, water pollution

• child labor, unfair wages, unsafe working conditions

• counterfeit products, copyright infringement, trademark violation

Michael, James, and Eve are researching for a school project on the fashion industry. They are specifically looking into the working conditions for garment workers in fast fashion companies. What did they find?

• They found that workers have reasonable hours, fair wages, secure working environments, and job satisfaction

• They discovered that workers often face long hours, low wages, unsafe working environments, and lack of job security

• They found that workers enjoy flexible hours, competitive wages, comfortable working environments, and job stability

• They discovered that workers receive high wages, work short hours, have safe working environments, and job security

Gavin, Michael, and Sonny are planning to start a fashion brand that focuses on sustainability. Which of the following groups of brands should they avoid looking at as role models for sustainable practices:

• Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada

• Nike, Adidas, Puma, Under Armour

• Patagonia, Everlane, Reformation, Stella McCartney

• H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Gap

Answer explanation

All of the brands, except the groupings with Patagonia etc do not have existing positive sustainable practices

Hanna, Nora, and Abigail are discussing ways to reduce their impact on fast fashion. What advice should they follow?

• Buy less, choose quality over quantity, support sustainable and ethical brands, and recycle or donate clothes.

• Buy more, choose quantity over quality, support fast fashion brands, and keep clothes in the closet.

• Buy more, choose quantity over quality, support fast fashion brands, and sell clothes.

• Buy more, choose quantity over quality, support fast fashion brands, and throw away clothes.