1. Nylon and rayon are synthetic fibres. 2. We wear light coloured clothes in the summer season. 3. Moths and silver fish damage woolen clothes. 4. Cotton is a natural fibre which we get from plants. 5. Dark coloured clothes absorb more sun rays. 6. Silk is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm
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Match the columns A and B
A
B
1. Natural fibre
(a)Warm clothes (2)
2. Winter
(b) Light-coloured clothes (3)
3. Summer
(c) Cotton (1)
4. Lawyer
(d) Artificial fibre (5)
5. Rayon
(e) Black coat (4)
Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements given below:
1. Clothes are not one of our basic needs.[F] 2. We wear woollen clothes in the summer season.[F] 3. We should take proper care of our clothes.[T] 4. Cotton is obtained from the cotton plant.[T] 5. Silk is obtained from sheep. [F] 6. Wool is obtained from silkworm. [F] 7. Polyester is a natural fibre. [F]
Answer the following questions.
Why do we need clothes?
clothes are one of our basic needs. We wear clothes to protect our body from harsh rays of sun, dust, rain and insect bites.
What are synthetic fibres ? Give a few examples
fibres that are made by human beings. Known as synthetic fibres.
Examples : nylon, polyester, rayon, lycra, etc
What are natural fibres? Give a few examples.
Fibres obtained from plants. or animals are called natural fibres.
Examples: flex, cotton. wool, silk, etc.
How should we take care of our clothes?
We should take proper care of our clothes. 1) We should wash our clothes with a good quality detergent soap or powder. 2) The clothes should be rinsed properly. 3) Clothes should be dried in the sun as sunlight kill the germs.
5. What is a Uniform and how does it help us?
Uniform is a particular dress that we wear at certain type of profession.
1) Uniform helps us to identify a particular profession of a person. 2) It helps us to recognise the students of a particular school.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic fibres ?
Natural fibres
Synthetic fibres
1) Natural fibres are obtained from plants and animals.
1) Synthetic fibres are made from artificial or man-made substances.
2) Natural fibres are less stronger but more comfortable.
2) Synthetic fibres are more stronger but less comfortable.
3) Ex - Cotton, silk, jute, wool etc
3) Ex - Nylon, rayon, polyester, etc
Why do we wear light-coloured clothes in summer?
We wear light-coloured clothes in summer because they reflect the sunlight and Keep our body cool during summer.
What do we use to protect ourselves from rain ?
We should wear waterproof dresses like raincoats and use umbrella, gumboots to protect ourselves from rain.
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