Quiz on Jeans and Denim

What material are jeans mainly made from?

• Wool

• Denim

• Silk

Denim is made from which plant?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Cotton

How long does it take for a cotton plant to grow from a seed?

• Three months

• Six months

• One year

What dye gives jeans their dark blue color?

• Red dye

• Indigo dye

• Green dye

When do farmers need to water the cotton plants?

• When it snows

• After harvesting

• When the weather is dry

Why are jeans washed with stones?

• To make them soft

• To make them heavier

• To change their shape

What can stonewashing do to the denim color?

• Make it darker

• Make it light blue

• Make it green

Where are almost half of the world's jeans sold?

• China

• Brazil

• The USA

Why is recycling jeans a good idea according to the text?

• Because old jeans are always out of fashion

• Because making jeans uses a lot of water and energy

• Because jeans are easy to break

What does the passage suggest about the journey of jeans before reaching shops?

• They are sold directly at the factory

• They often travel long distances around the world

• They are only sold in the country where they are made