BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PITAMPURA, DELHI-110034
CLASS-6
SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT
FIBER TO FABRICS
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What is a fiber?
What are the various types of fibers? Give examples of each.
What are the stages of conversion of fiber to fabric?
Define:
a) Spinning
b) Weaving
c) Knitting
How is a yarn different from a fabric?
Which fiber is also known as cotton wool?
What type of climatic conditions is required for the growth of cotton fiber?
Explain the steps of obtaining cotton fiber from cotton plant.
In which season is jute cultivated?
Write the steps of cultivating jute fiber.
What is ginning?
How is ginning done?
Name two devices which are used for making yarn from fiber.
What is a loom?
For what purpose is a loom used?
What are the various ways by which looming is done?
State the uses of cotton fiber.
What is the difference between knitting & weaving?
Classify the following as natural or synthetic fiber:
Cotton, wool, nylon, rayon, polyester, silk
Name any two items used in daily life which are made by coconut fiber.
Name any two products obtained by weaving twigs & grass.
Name any two plants which are cultivated near river Nile in Ancient Egypt to obtain fiber for
making fabric.