Compare knitting and weaving by completing the table. Hints Knitting Weaving (i) Can we use hand tools? (ii) Can we use machines? (iii) Can we work with different kinds of yarn? (iv) Do we use a single yarn? (v) Do we use more than one yarn? (vi) If we pull one yarn out, will the fabric unravel?

KNITTING WEAVING 1. In knitting, hand tools like needles are used. 1. Weaving is done on looms, which can be hand operated or power operated. 2. Machines can be used for knitting. 2. Machines can be used in weaving. 3.Yarns of different kinds can be used in knitting. 3. Yarns of different kinds are used to weaving. 4. Yes, we can use a single yarn in knitting. 4. Yes, single yarn can be used in weaving. 5. Yes, more than one yarn can be used in knitting. 5. For weaving too more than one yarn can be used. 6. A knitted fabric will unravel when the yarn is pulled as a knitted fabric is created from a single strand of yarn being pulled through loops in that strand. 6. In weaving, the fabric doesn't unravel as the woven fabric is created by crossing a strand between different strands.

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP

Malini Seshadri Solutions for Chapter: Fibre to Fabric, Exercise 3: STEP UP

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 3

Jute is used to make clothes too nowadays. There are shirts, sarees, dresses and even handbags made of jute. Jute is no longer only used to make gunny bags and ropes!

Jute does not need pesticides and fertilisers to grow well. Does this make jute expensive or inexpensive? Why?

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 4

Compare knitting and weaving by completing the table.

Hints	Knitting	Weaving
(i) Can we use hand tools?
(ii) Can we use machines?
(iii) Can we work with different kinds of yarn?
(iv) Do we use a single yarn?
(v) Do we use more than one yarn?
(vi) If we pull one yarn out, will the fabric unravel?

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 4

Is one of the two methods of weaving or knitting more useful? Why or why not?

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 5

I am a fibre. I shrink and burn when held to a flame but do not melt. I also have an odour of burning hair while burning.

My name is _____.

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 5

I am a fibre. I shrink and burn when held to a flame but do not melt. I also have an odour of charred meat while burning.

My name is _____.

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 5

What fiber am I? I burn when held to a flame but do not shrink. I also have an odour of burning paper while burning _____. (cotton / nylon)

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 5

I am a fibre. I shrink, burn and melt when held to a flame. I also have an odour of burning plastic while burning.

My name is_____.

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CoNCERT Science 6>Chapter 3 - Fibre to Fabric>STEP UP>Q 6

Answer these questions on weaver birds:

Weaver birds are found in many parts of Africa and parts of Asia. They are usually found in grasslands, cultivated areas and some thorny forests too. They are quite small in size-around 15 cm long-and the male birds are usually brightly coloured.

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