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The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggestion least one possible solution.

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Huge overpopulation is said to be the
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 that concerns the
world
 we live in.
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 only the poor areas of the
world
 are expected to suffer the consequences but
also
 the countries which are developed or moving toward development. These consequences vary in forms but there are
also
 some steps which can be taken to fade the negative effects of it. The first impact of enormous population growth would be
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 of land. As the
number
 of
people
 grows, there
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 be a need for more
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land where they can reside.
This
 will later lead
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 turning natural habitats into residential areas and deforestation.
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 the outcome would be nothing but
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 increase in the
number
 of endangered species. It will
also
 be followed by the lack of nutrition so the
world
 would be very likely to suffer a great famine. Having discussed the problems as
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scales
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,
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further
 actions must
also
 be planned globally. The first thing is for governors of all countries to shake hands on immigration policies to maintain the balance between the
number
 of
people
 and the sources of their lands. Another important step for
people
 in charge would be
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 effort
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 informing
people
 and setting fertility limits to slow down the rapid growth.
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 as the radical
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rise
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raise
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 in the
number
 of
people
 living in the
world
 affects the whole
world
 in many different ways close attention must be paid by the
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governments
government
govenments
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governments
to overcome
this
 crisis and individuals’ efforts seem not to be really practical
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task achievement
Your arguments are clear, but the ideas could be more thoroughly developed. For instance, the potential consequences of deforestation and famine can be elaborated with more specific examples.
coherence cohesion
To improve coherence and cohesion, try using more varied linking words and phrases to better connect your ideas across sentences and paragraphs.
coherence cohesion
You have a clear introduction and conclusion, which provides a good structure to your essay.
task achievement
You identified some major problems related to overpopulation, such as lack of land and nutrition, and suggested global coordination and fertility limits as solutions. This demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic.

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