Cotton Fibre Quiz

Liam is studying different types of plants in his botany class. He comes across a plant that is widely used for making textiles. What is the scientific name of cotton?

• Gossypium hirsutum

• Gossypium barbadense

• Gossypium herbaceum

• Gossypium raimondii

Grace is curious about the origins of the cotton used in her favorite American jeans. Which country primarily produces American cotton?

• India

• Bangladesh

• China

• Egypt

During a science project, Mason is researching the properties of different natural fibers. He learns that cotton fiber is commonly used in clothing. What is the main component of cotton fibre?

• Fat and Wax

• Pectin

• Cellulose

• Protein

Benjamin is curious about cotton production. He learns that a single cotton seed can produce a certain number of fibres. How many fibres can a single cotton seed produce?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

During a visit to a cotton farm, Arjun learned about the process of separating raw cotton fibres from seeds. What is this process called?

• Weaving

• Spinning

• Ginning

• Harvesting

Charlotte is working on a project about cotton production and wants to know which type of ginning is suitable for long staple fibres.

• Saw ginning

• Roller ginning

• Knife ginning

• Mechanical ginning

David is conducting an experiment to determine the average specific gravity of cotton. He has gathered several samples for his research. What is the average specific gravity of cotton?

• 1.60

• 1.34

• 1.54

• 1.48

During a science project, Liam is studying the structure of cotton fibers. He learns that one of the layers is primarily composed of cellulose. Which layer is he referring to?

• Cuticle

• Secondary wall

• Primary wall

• Lumen

During a science experiment, Samuel tested the properties of different fabrics. He found that the elongation at break for cotton was crucial for understanding its durability. What is the elongation at break for cotton?

• 15-20%

• 10-15%

• 5-10%

• 2-5%

Isla is shopping for fabrics and wants to know which type of cotton is known for its fine and lustrous fibres. Can you help her choose?

• Pima cotton

• Asiatic cotton

• American upland cotton

• Egyptian cotton