Ecological Issues (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What are synthetic textiles like polyester made from?
What are synthetic textiles like polyester made from?
Fossil fuels
What environmental problem do pesticides used on cotton crops cause?
What environmental problem do pesticides used on cotton crops cause?
Water pollution
What do chemicals in dyes, such as those used for denim, contaminate?
What do chemicals in dyes, such as those used for denim, contaminate?
Water supplies
What does washing and drying clothes too often use?
What does washing and drying clothes too often use?
Energy
How does washing and drying clothes too often affect their lifespan?
How does washing and drying clothes too often affect their lifespan?
It shortens their lifespan
Which cleaning products harm the environment during textile care?
Which cleaning products harm the environment during textile care?
Detergents and bleach
Where do discarded textiles end up?
Where do discarded textiles end up?
Landfills
Why are synthetic fibres problematic in landfills?
Why are synthetic fibres problematic in landfills?
They are non-biodegradable