Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population (1) …………..the carrying capacity of Earth. Overpopulation is (2) ……………. by number of factors such as reduced mortality rate, (3) …………… medical facilities, depletion of precious resources.

The effects of overpopulation are quite severe. One of these is the rise in unemployment. When a country (4)………….. overpopulated, it gives rise to unemployment as there are (5) …………… jobs to support a large number of people. Rise in unemployment gives rise to (6) …………….. as people will steal various items to feed their family and (7) …………….. them basic amenities of life.

High cost of living is another effect. As difference (8) …………….. demand and supply continues to expand due to overpopulation, it raises the prices. Of various commodities including food, shelter and healthcare. This means that people have to pay more. to survive and feed their families.