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Prereading Quiz: Is Social Media Telling You What to Wear?
Before you read “Is Social Media Telling You What to Wear?,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.
What do teens spend the most money on?
clothing
food
video games
Teens spend about 22 percent of their own money on clothing, more than any other category.
How many items of clothing does the average American buy each year?
7
24
68
The average American buys 68 garments each year.
True or false: Clothing production is responsible for up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
True
False
Clothing production is responsible for up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.
What is sustainable clothing?
clothing that is manufactured as cheaply as possible
clothing that is promoted by influencers on social media
clothing that is produced in a way that protects the environment
Sustainable means involving methods that don’t completely use up or destroy natural resources.
Which is a way to live and shop more sustainably?
throwing away cheaply made garments after wearing them a few times
buying used clothing from a thrift store or a resale app
scrolling through social media to see what influencers are wearing
Buying used clothing helps reduce waste because fewer clothes have to be manufactured in the first place, and it prevents items of clothing from ending up in landfills.