Variety of Fibers Quiz

What are the sources of fibers?

• Meat and dairy products

• Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds

• Soda and energy drinks

• Processed foods and sugary snacks

Where can we obtain fibers from?

• Plants, animals, and synthetic materials

• Rocks and minerals

• Outer space

• Underwater

Name one property of fibers.

• Color

• Weight

• Taste

• Strength

What are the properties of natural fibers?

• Non-biodegradable, non-renewable, poor moisture absorption

• Synthetic, non-absorbent, non-renewable

• Biodegradable, renewable, poor moisture absorption

• Biodegradable, renewable, good moisture absorption

How do we obtain plant fibers?

• From plastic materials

• From metal ores

• From various parts of plants such as stems, leaves, and seeds

• From animal fur

What are the different kinds of plant fibers?

• Copper, aluminum, steel, iron

• Bamboo, leather, rubber, acrylic

• Wool, silk, polyester, nylon

• Cotton, jute, hemp, flax, sisal

Name a method of obtaining plant fibers.

• Plowing

• Retting

• Harvesting

• Bleaching

What are the properties of cotton fibers?

• Rough, non-absorbent, and non-breathable

• Stiff, heavy, and low moisture-wicking properties

• Smooth, shiny, and poor moisture-wicking properties

• Soft, breathable, absorbent, and good moisture-wicking properties

What are the properties of jute fibers?

• Long, soft, shiny, white color, low tensile strength, low extensibility, poor breathability

• Long, soft, shiny, golden color, high tensile strength, low extensibility, better breathability

• Medium, smooth, matte, silver color, moderate tensile strength, high extensibility, average breathability

• Short, rough, dull, black color, low tensile strength, high extensibility, poor breathability

How are plant fibers different from animal fibers?

• Plant fibers are made of protein, while animal fibers are made of cellulose.

• Plant fibers come from animals, while animal fibers come from plants.

• Plant fibers come from plants, while animal fibers come from animals.

• Plant fibers are softer than animal fibers.