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WorksheetsCoca Cola
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 15mins
How many brands does Coca Cola actually own roughly?
450
230
130
600
Where are the Coca Cola HQs?
Atlanta
California
Texas
Alabama
How quickly did Coca Cola begin to expand?
National expansions occured between 1920s-1930s with the expansion to Europe after the fall of the Great Wall of China (1989)
International expansions occured between 1920s-1930s with the expansion to Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)
Local expansions occured between 1930s-1940s with the expansion to Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)
International expansions occured between 1820s-1830s with the expansion to Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall (1189)
What is the name of the state facing water shortages due to a nearby Coca Cola bottling plant?
India
Algiers (Algeria)
Kerala (India)
Cape Town (SA)
Coca Cola was accused of dumping waste and damaging the local environment by threatening farmers' water supplies in which years by the Kerala government?
1999-2004
2002-2003
1992-1993
1999-2005
Eventually, when was the Coca Cola bottling plant in Kerala shut down?
yesterday
2004
2005
1993
Coca Cola caused 47M dollars in damage to the Kerala region
True
False
Where did Coca Cola use a paramilitary group in 1990s?
Mexico city, Mexico
Uraba, Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
Guatemala city, Guatemala
Why did Coca Cola use a paramilitary group in Uruba?
Influence on the general population
Coca Cola paid paramiltary organisations to get workers to work in the bottling plants with poor working conditions
Coca Cola paid non-paramiltary organisations to get workers to work in the bottling plants with poor working conditions
Media Coverage
What is a paramilitary group?
Parachuters of the RAF
An unsanctioned (by the government) group of sea creatures
A sanctioned (by the government) group of armed forces
An unsanctioned (by the government) group of armed forces
As a result of the paramilitary groups forcing workers to work in these poor working conditions, what occured in 2009?
Case between Sinaltrainal (farmers workers union) vs Coca Cola. The case was dismissed despite the deaths of 3 farmers in Sinaltrainal caused by the paramiltary groups funded by Coca Cola
Case between Sinaltrainal (farmers workers union) vs Coca Cola. The case was a success and Coca Cola paid 500M dollars in compensation
Case between Sinaltrainal (retail workers union) vs Sprite. The case was dismissed despite the deaths of 3 farmers in Sinaltrainal caused by the paramiltary groups funded by Coca Cola
Case between Sinaltrainal (farmers sleep union) vs Coca Cola. The case was dismissed despite the deaths of 3 farmers in Sinaltrainal caused by the armed groups funded by Fanta
Coca Cola gives sums of money called grants to help companies develope. Which company is an example?
Facebook (focuses on social development and environmental sustainability)
Banaza (focuses on social development and environmental sustainability)
Anandana (focuses on social development and environmental sustainability)
Amazon (focuses on social development and environmental sustainability)
State the positive and negative social aspect of Coca Cola
Creation of the 5by20 programme to empower 5 million entrepreneurs by 2020
Massive employment opportunities on a global scale!!
The local economy benefits from the production of the bottling plants directly
Harsh working conditions!
Coca Cola founded the Europeen Hydration Institute which....recommended the consumption of soft drinks instead of water....
A new marketing network increased awareness of recycling and disaster relief
State the positive and negative economic ascpects of cocal cola
Pesticide residue was found in the containers of the Coca Cola bottling factories
Investments in new markets drives economic growth e.g. 2B US dollars invested in India since 2011
Coca Cola uses vertical integration, so shareholders gain most of the profit and workers are often exploited for their work
Local water supplies were exhausted by 2010 in Kerala in 2004
State the positive and negative environmental aspect of Coca Cola
R&D caused an economic recession in Chinese Bottling Plants linked directly with Coca Cola
Paramilitary groups were used to enforce a regime of exploited workers in Uruba, Colombia
Coca Cola was found to use more water than 25% of the world's population.
In Kerala, Coca Cola exploited farmers by stealing their water supplies
Coca Cola has initiated sustainable agriculture schemes through rainwater harvesting systems at tea suppliers in China
Diabetes Epidemic in Mexico Due to Coca Cola
In the town of Izucar de Matamoros in Mexico, the prevalence of diabetes has reached alarming levels, with a significant portion of the population affected. This surge in diabetes cases has been linked to the high consumption of sugary beverages, particularly Coca Cola, which is readily available and widely consumed in the region.
Local health authorities have been working tirelessly to address this health crisis by implementing various initiatives. These efforts include educational campaigns to raise awareness about the risks of excessive sugar consumption and the importance of a balanced diet. Additionally, they have collaborated with community leaders to promote healthier lifestyle choices and encourage physical activity among residents.
Despite these interventions, the battle against diabetes in Izucar de Matamoros continues to be challenging. The pervasive influence of sugary drinks, coupled with socio-economic factors, poses significant obstacles in combating the disease effectively. More comprehensive strategies and sustained efforts are needed to curb the diabetes epidemic in this vulnerable community.
The battle against diabetes in the town continues to be challenging despite ongoing interventions. What is the answer?
(a)
What initiatives are local health authorities implementing to address the diabetes epidemic?
Mandatory exercise programs for all citizens
Educational campaigns and collaborations with community leaders
Tax incentives for healthy food purchases
Free diabetes medication for all residents
What specific measures can be implemented to effectively curb the diabetes epidemic in Izucar de Matamoros?
What is the main factor contributing to the high prevalence of diabetes in Izucar de Matamoros, Mexico?
High consumption of sugary beverages
Lack of physical activity
Genetic predisposition
Air pollution
What are the main challenges faced in combating diabetes in the region?
Lack of awareness about diabetes
High consumption of sugary drinks
Limited access to healthcare facilities
Genetic predisposition to diabetes
