Fast fashion

What is the world's second largest polluter according to the text?

• The food industry

• The coal industry

• The automobile industry

• The clothing industry

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How much water is needed to produce one pair of jeans?

• 1,800 litres

• 2,500 litres

• 3,000 litres

• 4,500 litres

Which designer is noted for increasing the use of certified organic cotton in their work?

• Giorgio Armani

• Stella McCartney

• Calvin Klein

• Marc Jacobs

What does 'fast fashion' often lead to?

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Increased landfill waste

• Improved recycling rates

• Lower carbon emissions

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is a major environmental issue faced by the residents of Green Valley due to the expansion of the local textile industry?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water consumption and pollution

• Noise pollution

What does Vivienne Westwood advise people to do regarding clothing?

• Buy less and choose well

• Buy more frequently

• Focus on synthetic materials

• Ignore the brand

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the concept of 'slow fashion' similar to?

• Quick service retail

• Slow food movement

• Fast food industry

• Rapid technology development

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How much clothing does the UK throw away each year?

• 300,000 tonnes

• 100,000 tonnes

• 500,000 tonnes

• 50,000 tonnes

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

What harmful practice is mentioned as being used in some factories?

• High wages

• Organic farming

• Child labour and modern slavery

• Employee empowerment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happened to the Aral Sea due to cotton production?

• It became a desert

• It expanded

• It became a tourist spot

• It is now a forest