Malini Sheshdari Solutions for Chapter: Fibre to Fabric, Exercise 2: STEP UP
Malini Sheshdari Science Solutions for Exercise - Malini Sheshdari Solutions for Chapter: Fibre to Fabric, Exercise 2: STEP UP
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Questions from Malini Sheshdari Solutions for Chapter: Fibre to Fabric, Exercise 2: STEP UP with Hints & Solutions
The silkworm secretes a substance that becomes a thread-like fiber. This is used to spin the cocoon. Describe the properties of this fiber.
Name another animal that secretes a substance that is drawn into thin threads. How is this thin thread like structure similar to the silk fiber? (Hint: Which animal traps its food using thin threads)
What is artificial silk?
You are given a small piece of fabric that looks like silk. When this fabric is burnt, it smells like burning plastic. Is this fabric mulberry silk or artificial silk? Why?
The silk cotton tree produces a cotton-like material, often called kapok. This material is wrapped around the tree's seeds (just like in the cotton plant).
Is there any silk in this silk cotton?
The silk cotton tree produces a cotton-like material, often called kapok. This material is wrapped around the tree's seeds (just like in the cotton plant).
Why do you think this material is called silk cotton?
The silk cotton tree produces a cotton-like material, often called kapok. This material is wrapped around the tree's seeds (just like in the cotton plant).
Where in India do these kapok trees grow?
The silk cotton tree produces a cotton-like material, often called kapok. This material is wrapped around the tree's seeds (just like in the cotton plant).
What is kapok used for?
