Fashion Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 8

What does the term "emit" most closely mean?

• To reuse something

• To release or give off

• To regulate

• To certify

Which word refers to something that can be maintained over the long term without harming the environment?

• Outsourcing

• Sustainable

• Controversial

• Initiative

What is the main purpose of a "carbon tax"?

• To encourage overconsumption

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To increase outsourcing

• To promote style over substance

Which term describes a system where products and materials are reused and recycled to minimize waste?

• Circular economy

• Paradigm

• Certification

• Longevity

What does "longevity" refer to?

• The ability to be controversial

• The length of time something lasts

• The process of outsourcing

• The act of emitting

Which of the following best defines "outsourcing"?

• Reusing materials

• Hiring external organizations to perform tasks

• Regulating emissions

• Providing monetary incentives

What does "overconsumption" mean?

• Using less than needed

• Using more resources than necessary

• Regulating production

• Certifying products

Which term refers to a reward given to encourage a certain behavior, often involving money?

• Certification

• Monetary incentive

• Initiative

• Paradigm

If a company is following a "regulatory" approach, what are they most likely doing?

• Ignoring rules

• Following or enforcing rules and standards

• Promoting overconsumption

• Outsourcing tasks

How might "community education" help reduce overconsumption in fashion?

• By encouraging people to buy more

• By informing people about sustainable choices

• By increasing emissions

• By promoting outsourcing