Cobalt Mining in the DRC: A Human Rights Perspective

Cobalt Mining in the DRC: A Human Rights Perspective

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

Social Studies, History, Moral Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video highlights the dire conditions in unregulated mines in the DRC, where children work in hazardous environments to extract cobalt, a key component in lithium-ion batteries. Despite the country's mineral wealth, exploitation and health risks are rampant. The supply chain's complexity allows multinational corporations to deny responsibility, while child miners earn a pittance. The video calls attention to the ongoing human rights abuses and the need for change.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason children work in the mines of the DRC?

To gain educational opportunities

To learn mining skills

To escape from school

To earn money for their families

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is cobalt becoming more valuable than gold?

It is used in construction

It is used in jewelry

It is a critical component in lithium-ion batteries

It is a rare mineral

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the conditions like for children working in the cobalt mines?

They work in air-conditioned environments

They have access to safety equipment

They receive regular health check-ups

They work in dangerous and unsanitary conditions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health risks are associated with cobalt mining?

Cobalt mining strengthens bones

Cobalt mining has no health risks

Cobalt mining improves respiratory health

Exposure to cobalt dust can cause long-term health problems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age do some children start working in the mines?

At 10 years old

At 8 years old

At 12 years old

At 4 years old

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant consequence of the lack of safety measures in the mines?

Improved working conditions

Higher wages for workers

Frequent tunnel collapses

Increased productivity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do multinational companies benefit from the cobalt supply chain?

They ensure fair wages for miners

They can deny responsibility for human rights abuses

They provide safety equipment to miners

They invest in local communities

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of investigations into human rights abuses in the mines?

No change in the situation

Increased wages for child workers

Significant improvements in working conditions

Closure of all unregulated mines

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fate of most child miners in terms of technology access?

They receive free technology education

They own the latest smartphones

They have access to computers

They will likely never own a smartphone

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary motivation for traders in the cobalt market?

Reducing environmental impact

Improving miners' working conditions

Maximizing profits

Ensuring ethical sourcing

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