Uncovering Child Labour in Mica Mining

The video explores mica mining in Jharkhand, India, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by workers, including women and children. It discusses the individual nature of mining operations, the low wages, and the extreme temperatures endured by miners. The video also emphasizes the significance of mica in various everyday products, despite its obscurity to the general public.

Where is the mica mining taking place as mentioned in the video?

• Southern India, Kerala

• Northern India, Jharkhand

• Western India, Rajasthan

• Eastern India, West Bengal

What is the daily wage for the women working in the mica mines?

• Two and a half dollars

• Just over a dollar

• Just over two dollars

• Less than a dollar

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CCSS.5.MD.B.2

At what temperatures do children work in the mines?

• 116 degrees Fahrenheit

• 106 degrees Fahrenheit

• 126 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Which country is the largest producer of mica?

• Brazil

• India

• Australia

• Canada

Why is mica important?

• It's used in jewelry making

• It's a decorative stone

• It's used in construction only

• It's integral for various everyday products