WONDER #984: Do Sheep Shrink When It Rains?

Question 1 of 3

Where does wool come from?

  1. fabric stores
  2. clothing stores
  3. sheep
  4. cows

Question 2 of 3

The natural oily substance sheep produce in the wool fibers of their coats is called what?

  1. lanolin
  2. sheep oil
  3. baby oil
  4. keratin

Question 3 of 3

The shrinking of wool clothing is the result of a process known as what?

  1. keratinization
  2. felting
  3. overwashing
  4. shrinkage

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