Writing contest: Overpopulated and underpopulated Which one is better?

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Hello, I'm happy to take part in the population contest by @udyliciouz termed population. And I'm also excited to take part because this is my first contest.

INTRODUCTION

Staring around our environments, we discern occupancy of different kinds of creatures that makes up the environment, which eventually makes the community, the amount of these several items makes their numerous populations.

What is population
Population can be characterized as the cumulative number of people living in any given geographical territory, e.g., towns, states, countries or continents. The population of a place encompasses men, women, and children, young and old. Population varies all the time and very quickly, especially in places where it is not regulated. As a result of this rapid expansion, natural resources can not satisfy the needs of the people.
The population of Nigeria commonly known as the most populous black nation, and in Africa at large is hooked on the rural and urban areas, where you have a whole lot of migration from the rural areas to the urban areas in search of a better life or search of food and shelter.

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The extensive population growth has however been seen as a threat to the social and economic development of many nations.
Scholars have argued that population growth is an advantage because it provides manpower for development. it is important to know that population growth is hinged on the birth rate and mortality rate

Question 1: What are the basic units of population?

These are the following factors that determining the size and growth of a population.

1. Birth Rate
2. Death Rate
3. Migration
4. Religion
5. Modern Medicine

Question 2: State five factors you think to affect population growth in your country.

The factors affecting the growing population, include:

1. Political
2. Lack of knowledge about family planning
3. Culture
4. Health
5. Biological

Question 3: What are the possible problems of overpopulation?

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Overpopulation is a sate where the number of the people or living creatures population surpasses the original capacity power of the specific geographical region. Overpopulation is inflicted by various factors.

1. Decline in Natural Resources

The consequences of overpopulation are very drastic. The first of these is the shortage of resources. such as food water and other resources to cater for the needs of everyone.

1. Degradation of the environment

The multiple use of coal, oil, and natural gas, has begun generating some serious effects on our atmosphere. with the rapid increase of vehicles and industries has badly polluted the air.

1. Conflicts and wars
   Overpopulation in developing countries puts a crucial distress on the resources. Conflicts because water is becoming an origin of anxiety between countries, which could emerge as wars. It causes diseases to spread and makes them difficult to control the spread of diseases or virus a crucial example would be the COVID 19 pandemic which was very difficult to contain and control it's spread.

2. Unemployment
   When a country is overpopulated, it gives increases the rate of unemployment as there are enough jobs to benefit to the people. And the increase in unemployment gives rise to crime, such as stealing, as people want to provide for their families and the basic amenities of life.

3. Climate change.
   Overpopulation forces larger nations, such as China and India, to continue in the development of more industrial capacities.

4. High cost of living.
   As the variation between demand and supply proceeds to improve due to overpopulation, it boosts the prices of numerous important products, including food, shelter, and healthcare. This implies that people have to pay extra to or so extra jobs to survive and feed their homes.

5. Poverty.
   Over-population always leads to poor living conditions of the people due to inadequate job opportunities and the resultant inflation.

6. Child Abuse.
   Is the physical or emotional violence directed at a child.

Question 4: Explain at least three ways in which population can be controlled.

1. Family Planning
   As the population of this world is rising at an abrupt pace, it is important to teach people or educate people about family planning.

2. Birth Control
   Birth control is a practical means to prevent overpopulation, in the case of where an individual has engaged in unprotected sex there are several contraceptive out there to prevent unwanted pregnancy in case they are not ready for a child.

3. Emigration
   Emigration is said to be the the process of vacating one's native or place of residence to another country to settle there.

Question 5: Do you know the population of the Steemit users? Can you estimate?

No, I don't know the estimated population of Steemit users since the Steemit forum has so numerous users enrolling every second, and there is presently no means I could use to actualize the value hence, I can only estimate, and my estimated number of Steemit users is approximately over 6 million, with over 100 thousands of active users.

Question 6: Over-populated or underpopulated, which one is better?

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Between overpopulated and underpopulated I would prefer an underpopulated region or nation because when the area is overpopulated the would be scarcity of Basic amenities, while if the area is underpopulated there will be enough food and basic amenities for everyone.

Conclusion.
Immigrants leaving the country or region to move to another country can cause overpopulation and cause the country or residents of that particular country to suffer the consequences of overpopulation such as poverty, unemployment, crime rate increasing etc. I invite @yakspeace, @edidiongeffiong and @Sahmie.