CLEAN : PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

CLEAN : PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

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Biology, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a protest by PETA supporters in London against the use of feathers in fashion. It highlights the cruelty involved in obtaining feathers, whether birds are plucked alive or killed first. Feathers are still widely used in the fashion industry, often seen on catwalks. The video explains that feathers come from birds like ostriches, ducks, and geese, with down often involving live plucking. This process is painful for the birds and is done in high volumes to fill coats, quilts, and pillows.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message of the protest by Peter supporters in London?

To promote the use of feathers in fashion

To support the hunting of birds for fashion

To remind people that feathers are not fashionable

To encourage the use of synthetic materials

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which birds are commonly used for their feathers in the fashion industry?

Ostriches and ducks

Parrots and peacocks

Chickens and turkeys

Eagles and hawks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'down' and from which birds is it commonly sourced?

A type of fabric from sheep

A type of feather from ducks and geese

A synthetic material from factories

A type of wool from alpacas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process of live plucking?

Using machines to remove feathers from birds

Collecting feathers that naturally fall off birds

Plucking feathers from birds while they are still alive

Removing feathers from birds after they are dead

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some common uses of down feathers?

Creating art and sculptures

Decorating jewelry and accessories

Filling coats, quilts, and pillows

Making hats and scarves