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How much did Americans spend on chocolate last year?

• More than $22 billion

• Around $15 billion

• Exactly $30 billion

• Less than $10 billion

What contributes to climate change in the context of chocolate production?

• The fermentation process of cacao beans

• Using too much water for irrigation

• Cutting down trees in the rain forest

• Transportation of cocoa beans

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the main area called where chocolate comes from?

• The Chocolate Zone

• The Tropical Strip

• The Cocoa Belt

• The Cacao Equator

By what year will it be harder to grow cacao in 90% of current places due to climate change?

• 2025

• 2100

• 2050

• 2030

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is one solution to protect chocolate's future?

• Cross-breeding cacao trees

• Genetically modifying humans to need less chocolate

• Banning the sale of chocolate internationally

• Stopping all chocolate production for a decade

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What percentage of cacao is grown in Africa?

• About 50%

• Around 70%

• Nearly 80%

• More than 90%

What is the purpose of the CocoaLink app?

• Sends tips to farmers in Ghana

• Tracks the price of cocoa beans globally

• Educates children about chocolate production

• Provides recipes for chocolate dishes

What is the difference between cocoa and cacao?

• Cocoa is grown on trees, cacao is manufactured

• Cocoa is the powder, cacao is the seed pod

• There is no difference, they are synonyms

• Cacao is a type of cocoa

How are cacao beans processed after being picked?

• Soaked in water to remove bitterness

• Immediately roasted for packaging

• Frozen to preserve freshness

• Fermented to bring out flavor

What is the final step in making chocolate from cocoa beans?

• Aging the chocolate for several weeks

• Coating the beans in sugar

• Blending with fruits for flavor

• Pouring the liquid chocolate into molds