Wool


Fibre to Fabric II - Concepts
Class - 6th Foundation NTSE Subjects
 
 
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Wool

Wool: it is obtained from the fleece of sheep or goats. Removing the fleece from sheep is called shearing. After shearing, the wool is cleaned and then by a machine. Thereafter the wool into fibres which are knitted to make woolen clothes.

Characteristics of Wool:

  • It is light, soft, thick, durable, elastic and wrinkle resistant.
  • If wool samples are burnt, they emit strong smell of burning hair.
  • It traps air and so wool has the property of retaining heat.
  • Wool is reusable and biodegradable.
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Swati wanted to buy a gift of animal fibre obtained without killing the animal. Which of the following would be the right gift for her to buy?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which of these is the leading producer of wool today?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Removal of fleece sheep with skin is _____________.

    Right Option : C
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