Question bank: Production and Consumption

Imagine you are a farmer who grows oranges. Write a short text explaining how you produce the oranges (planting, taking care, harvesting), how they reach the market or supermarket, and how they are consumed by people. Remember to mention all stages of this process.

Let's think about how a pencil reaches our hands. First, trees are planted and after a few years, their wood is used to make the body of the pencil. Then, the graphite, which is the writing part, is inserted. Once ready, the pencil is sent to stores and supermarkets and finally, we buy and use it to draw and write. Think about all these steps and write a text explaining what you think happens during the production, circulation, and consumption of the pencil, from the planting of the tree to the moment you use it at school. In your text, mention what the main stages of this process are and why it is important for us and for the planet.

Imagine that you are an Environmental Detective and have been tasked with discovering how things we use every day, like the paper you draw on, the toys you love, and the fruit you eat, are made and end up in our hands. First, think of a product that you really like. Then, write about how this product is made, from the raw material to reaching the store. Explain what can happen to nature and people during this process. Finally, imagine a positive change that could be made so that this product is produced in a less harmful way to the environment and people, and describe that change.

In the city of Reciclaândia, children have learned that waste can be transformed into new products and, thus, contribute to environmental preservation. One of the most recyclable categories of materials is paper. After selective collection, paper is sent to recycling units, where it undergoes a process involving separation, cleaning, and shredding, turning into a pulp that can be used in the production of new paper sheets. The recycled paper is then commercialized and can be purchased by paper factories, schools, and other consumers. Considering the complete cycle of production and consumption of recycled paper, from selective collection to its sale and use, what is the role of the final consumer in the context of environmental sustainability and how can their actions positively impact the life cycle of this material?

Imagine you are a super nature detective and have just discovered a very special plant that can help make a delicious juice. To make this juice, you need the fruits that grow on this plant, but they are not easy to find and many people want to try the juice. To ensure that nature is protected and the plant does not disappear, you need to plan the production and distribution of these fruits in a sustainable way. Describe how you would do this process, from the cultivation of the plant to the moment people can buy the juice in the store, thinking about taking care of the environment and satisfying people's desires. Remember to explain what production, circulation, and consumption are in your plan.