Clothing Basics

Question Why do we wear clothes? tap to flip ↻ Answer We wear clothes to protect our body from heat, cold, rain, and dust, and to look decent. Question What are the two main types of clothes based on material? tap to flip ↻ Answer Natural clothes and synthetic clothes. Question Give two examples of natural clothes. tap to flip ↻ Answer Cotton and wool. Question Give two examples of synthetic clothes. tap to flip ↻ Answer Nylon and polyester. Question What is cotton cloth made from? tap to flip ↻ Answer Cotton is made from the cotton plant's fluffy fibers. Question What is wool obtained from? tap to flip ↻ Answer Wool is obtained from the fleece of sheep, goats, and some other animals. Question What is silk made from? tap to flip ↻ Answer Silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms. Question What are synthetic clothes made from? tap to flip ↻ Answer Synthetic clothes are made from chemical substances and petroleum products. Question Why are cotton clothes comfortable in summer? tap to flip ↻ Answer Cotton clothes absorb sweat and allow air to pass, keeping the body cool. Question Why do we wear woolen clothes in winter? tap to flip ↻ Answer Woolen clothes trap body heat and keep us warm. Question What do we wear on a rainy day? tap to flip ↻ Answer We wear a raincoat or use an umbrella to stay dry. Question What is a uniform? tap to flip ↻ Answer A uniform is a special set of clothes worn by members of a group, like a school or team. Question Why do we wear different clothes in different seasons? tap to flip ↻ Answer Because weather changes, and different clothes protect us in different conditions. Question What are clothes made of? tap to flip ↻ Answer Clothes are made of fibers, which are twisted into yarn and then woven or knitted into fabric. Question Name two things we use to keep our clothes clean. tap to flip ↻ Answer Soap and water. Question Why should we change our clothes daily? tap to flip ↻ Answer To stay clean and healthy, as clothes get dirty from sweat and dust. Question What is the difference between natural and synthetic fibers? tap to flip ↻ Answer Natural fibers come from plants or animals, while synthetic fibers are made by humans from chemicals. Question Which type of clothes dry faster: cotton or nylon? tap to flip ↻ Answer Nylon dries faster than cotton. Question Why do we wear light-colored clothes in summer? tap to flip ↻ Answer Light colors reflect heat and keep us cool. Question What are the clothes worn by people in different regions based on? tap to flip ↻ Answer They are based on the climate and culture of the region.