Fibre

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Fibre: Overview

This topic discusses fibres. Thin strands of thread are made up of still thinner strands called fibres. Natural fibres are obtained from plants and animals, whereas the synthetic fibres are processed in factories from chemical compounds.

Important Questions on Fibre

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Which of the following is a natural fibre?

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Classify fibre based on their origin.

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What are staple fibres?

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What is fleece?

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Give one example of man-made fibre.

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_____ is a natural fibre which is obtained from plants.

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Clothes made of some synthetic fibres are waterproof. 

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Clothes made of some synthetic fibres are wrinkle-free. 

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Linen clothes are made with fibres from the flax plant. 

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Cross out the wrong word/words given in below option:

_____clothes absorb sweat.(cotton/ terylene)

 

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Cross out the wrong word/words given below in option:

 Nylon is a _____ fibre.( Synthetic/ Natural).

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Clothes made of some synthetic fibres are waterproof.

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Write N for natural fibres and S for synthetic fibres.

Wool.

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 Write N for natural fibres and S for synthetic fibres.

 Polyester.

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Write N for natural fibre and S for synthetic fibre in the blank.

 Linen.

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Write N for natural fibres and S for synthetic fibres. 
Silk

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Write N for natural fibres and S for synthetic fibres.  
Nylon

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Which of the following synthetic fibre is used for making toothbrush bristles and parachutes?

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Carry cloth bags for shopping.

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In the options given below, colour the advantages of using synthetic fibres.

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