Multiple choice

Approximately how many yards of a continuous thread of silk come from one cocoon?

  1. 1,000

  2. 10

  3. 100

  4. 110

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A single silk cocoon can yield a continuous filament of silk fiber that is typically between 600 and 1,000 yards long. This makes it a very efficient natural fiber source.