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The Story of Levi Strauss

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word "cotton" is derived from an Arabic word "qutun" used to describe any fine textile.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Cotton can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in water.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The largest exporter of cotton is the U.S.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A cotton thread filament was used in the first light bulb manufactured by Thomas Edison in the late 1800's

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The US paper currency is made of paper

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which country is the largest importer of cotton and the largest producer of cotton products?

a)

U.S.

b)

China

c)

France

d)

Turkey

7.

How many days does the cotton plant require to grow from planting to full maturity for harvest?

a)

180-200

b)

90

c)

120

d)

100-150

8.

How many pounds of cotton are needed to make one pair of jeans?

a)

1.5 lb.

b)

1 lb.

c)

1/2 lb.

d)

2 lb.

9.

why is cotton a unique crop?

a)

It is the farmers favorite crop.

b)

Its both a food and fiber crop.

c)

it is a food crop

d)

it is a fiber crop

10.

The US currency is made of cotton and linen. What is the percentage blend?

a)

50% cotton, 50% linen

b)

60% cotton 40% linen

c)

75% cotton, 25% linen

d)

70% linen 30% cotton

11.

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