Answer the following questions : 1. What is shearing? 2. Give an important feature of the silk thread produced by a silkworm? 3. Define sericulture. 4. What makes silk a valuable dress material?
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Sheep shearing is the process by which the woollen fleece of a sheep is cut off. The person who removes the sheep's wool is called a shearing.
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Ans 1 is cut the wool off (a sheep or other animal).
Answer 2 is . There is a special characteristic feature of this silk i.e it reflects the light falling on it thus producing many different colours This property of silk is used in textile industries.
Answer 3 is the production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose is called sericulture.
Ans 4 is It keeps you cool on hot days and through warm nights. Silk regulates body temperature, and preserves your body heat in the cold. Silk has impressive moisture wicking properties, keeping you dry and comfortable in any climate, year-round. ... Silk is hypoallergenic, and won't irritate sensitive skin...