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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