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Climate change and cocoa: pollination and solutions (Level A1) — a cocoa pod hanging from a tree branch

Climate change and cocoa: pollination and solutionsCEFR A1

4 Mar 2025

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • Climate change is reducing cocoa production in many regions.
  • Cocoa trees grow within a small temperature range.
  • Very warm areas produce much less cocoa fruit.
  • Pollination by insects is important for cocoa flowers.
  • Hand pollination can raise the cocoa yield.
  • Farmers depend on cocoa to pay for basics.
  • Plantation expansion can harm forests and wildlife.
  • Adding shade or cover crops can help trees.
  • Scientists call for more research and support.

Difficult words

  • climateLong-term weather patterns in a region.
  • pollinationTransfer of pollen that helps plants make fruit.
  • yieldAmount of crop or product from plants.
  • plantationA large farm where one crop is grown.
  • shadeArea with less sun to protect plants.
  • wildlifeWild animals and plants in nature.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you eat chocolate?
  • Have you seen a farm or plantation?
  • Would you like to help protect forests near farms?

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