Cotton Fiber Quiz

What is the scientific name of cotton?

• Malvaceae

• Gossypium hirsutum

• Cottonus fibrosus

• Gossypium barbadense

Which country is primarily known for producing American cotton?

• India

• Bangladesh

• United States

• Egypt

How many fibers can a single cotton seed produce?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What is the main component of cotton fiber?

• Pectin

• Fat and Wax

• Protein

• Cellulose

What are the three phases of boll development?

• Planting, Blooming, Picking

• Enlargement, Filling, Maturation

• Seedling, Flowering, Ginning

• Growth, Maturation, Harvesting

Which type of ginning is faster and causes more fiber damage?

• Roller/knife ginning

• Saw ginning

• Manual ginning

• Mechanical ginning

What is the average specific gravity of cotton?

• 1.34

• 1.48

• 1.54-1.56

• 1.50

What is the effect of strong acids on cotton fiber?

• No effect

• Weakens the fiber

• Strengthens the fiber

• Makes it more elastic

Which classification of cotton has a staple length of 1 to 1.5 inches?

• Extra-long staple

• Long staple

• Medium staple

• Short staple

What is the primary use of lint in cotton processing?

• To produce regenerated cellulose

• To manufacture insulation

• To create yarn

• To make cottonseed oil