Child Labor Vocab Quiz

What does the term garment worker refer to?

• A person who designs clothes

• Someone who works in the fashion industry

• A worker involved in the production of clothing, often in factories or workshops

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

How would you define a developing country?

• A nation with advanced industries

• A highly industrialized nation with a well-established economy

• A country with a growing economy and improving living standards, but without many factories.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What characterizes a sweatshop?

• A place where people exercise

• A workplace with poor conditions, low pay, and long hours, often violating labor laws
  

• A facility for making athletic apparel with strict quality control

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "working conditions" refer to?

• The physical environment at the workplace, including factors like safety and cleanliness

• The set of rules for employees, outlining their rights and responsibilities

• The overall atmosphere and environment in which employees perform their tasks, including various aspects such as safety, hours, and treatment.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "minimum wage" refer to?

• The lowest amount of money an employer can legally pay to an employee for an hour of work

• The highest highest amount of money an employee can earn in a particular job category

• How much money everyone makes

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the purpose of a labor union?

• A gathering of workers for a social event

• An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and interests with employers

• A company's management team responsible for employee relationships

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a strike?

• A sudden increase in productivity

• An improvment of working conditions

• A temporary stoppage of work by a group of workers

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Who is a labor activist?

• Someone who protests against working conditions, advocating for workers' rights

• A person who manages a company

• An advocate for reducing working hours

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does a petition typically involve?

• A formal request signed by a group of people seeking specific action or change

• A legal document outlining job responsibilities and expectations

• A contract between employer and employee, specifying terms of employment

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a supply chain?

• The process of selling products to consumers

• Groups of people and organizations involved in the production, distribution, and sale of goods

• A way for companies to promote their products

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4