The Environmental Impact of T-Shirt Production Quiz Ted Ed

How much water is needed to produce the average t-shirt?

• 42 liters

• 150 liters

• 2700 liters

• 35 liters

Which country has surpassed China as the world's biggest exporter of cotton t-shirts?

• India

• Bangladesh

• America

• Turkey

What is wrong with cadmium, lead, chromium, and mercury?

• Nothing

• smell nice

• expensive

• cancer-causing

Which stage of the t-shirt production process requires human labor?

• Stitching t-shirts

• Weaving fabric

• Spinning yarn

• Growing cotton

What is the carbon footprint of cotton due to the transportation of t-shirts to high-income countries?

• Large

• Moderate

• Small

• Very large

What is the percentage of global carbon emissions accounted for by apparel production?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

What has driven the dramatic shift in clothing consumption over the last 20 years?

• Consumer awareness

• Environmental organizations

• Government regulations

• Large corporations

What is the second largest polluter in the world after oil?

• Agriculture

• Fashion

• Transportation

• Manufacturing

What can individuals do to reduce the environmental impact of clothing consumption?

• Shop more frequently

• Use more water for laundry

• Donate or recycle old clothes

• Throw away old clothes