Is it Fair to Eat Chocolate ? Amplify 6C

What is the relationship between chocolate companies and cocoa farmers?

• Chocolate companies often seek to minimize costs, which can lead to unfair wages for cocoa farmers.

• Cocoa farmers are always paid fairly by chocolate companies.

• Chocolate companies provide free education to cocoa farmers' children.

• Cocoa farmers have no relationship with chocolate companies.

What is a significant risk faced by children working in cocoa production?

• Health risks from using sharp tools and exposure to pesticides.

• Increased access to education and training.

• Improved physical fitness from manual labor.

• Higher wages compared to other jobs.

What is the significance of cocoa beans in the chocolate industry?

• Cocoa beans are the primary ingredient in chocolate production.

• Cocoa beans are used to flavor chocolate products.

• Cocoa beans are a type of fruit used in desserts.

• Cocoa beans are primarily used for making beverages.

What does the term 'child labor' refer to?

• The employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, education, and potential.

• A form of education for children to learn skills early.

• A type of recreational activity for children during their free time.

• A legal practice of allowing children to work in safe environments.

What is one way consumers can support fair practices in the chocolate industry?

• By choosing to buy chocolate from Fair Trade Certified companies.

• By purchasing chocolate only from local markets.

• By avoiding chocolate altogether.

• By buying chocolate with the highest sugar content.

What is Fair Trade Certification?

• A certification that ensures farmers receive fair prices for their products and promotes ethical labor practices.

• A program that allows companies to sell products at a higher price without any regulations.

• A certification for organic farming practices only.

• A label for products that are made in developing countries without any oversight.

What is one consequence of the chocolate industry's demand for cheap labor?

• Increased child labor and exploitation in cocoa farming.

• Improved working conditions for farmers.

• Higher wages for cocoa producers.

• Reduction in cocoa production costs.

What is the impact of low wages on cocoa farmers?

• It forces them to rely on their children for additional income.

• It allows them to invest in better farming equipment.

• It increases their overall profit margins.

• It leads to a decrease in cocoa production.

What should people in the US who eat chocolate be informed about?

• How chocolate is produced so they can choose to support companies that are fair to workers.

• The history of chocolate and its origins in ancient civilizations.

• The nutritional benefits of chocolate and its impact on health.

• The different types of chocolate and their flavor profiles.

Which chocolate company is known for wanting to buy cocoa beans for as little cash as possible?

• Hershey's

• Nestlé

• Mars/M&M

• Cadbury