Question bank: Production and Consumption

Our lives are full of products that we use every day, from the little bread we eat in the morning to the new toy we receive. But have you ever stopped to think about how these products are made, how they reach us, and what happens to them when we no longer want them? Think of an example of a product that you really like, and write, in the form of a story, the path that this product takes from its origin (how it is made), passing through the store where you or your family buys it, until it reaches home, and also what can happen to it when it is no longer needed. Explain where the parts of this product come from, how it is made, who takes it to the store, and why someone might stop using it.

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.

When we buy a toy, it goes through several stages before reaching our hands. First, someone had the idea and designed the toy, then it was made in a factory, and finally, placed in a store for us to buy. Think about your favorite toy and tell how you think it was made, from the beginning until it reached the store. What do you think was necessary to produce it and what do people need to do for it to reach you?

In the food production process, various environmental and economic factors are considered. Farmers, for example, must choose which crops to plant based on soil conditions, climate, and market demand. Considering this context, explain how corn production can be influenced by global warming and discuss possible consequences of this phenomenon for the food production and consumption chain. Consider aspects of climate change and impacts on agricultural productivity and product distribution.

In economics, the production of goods and services is a process that involves several stages, such as the extraction of raw materials, the transformation of these materials into products, and the distribution of these products to consumers. Each of these stages can have an impact on the environment, from the use of natural resources to the generation of pollution. Based on this, evaluate the following situation: A toy factory uses reforested wood for the production of its toys, ensuring the sustainability of the resource. After production, the toys are transported by trucks powered by alternative energies, such as biogas, to distribution centers. The trucks are efficiently loaded to reduce the number of trips and, consequently, CO2 emissions. Which principle that governs Sustainable Production and Consumption is best exemplified by this practice and how does it contribute to the conservation of the environment and the quality of life of people?