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 * In what areas of the world is the population growing the fastest today? Why? What impact is this having on the environment? Is population increase the only factor that is threatening our resources? What about overconsumption of resources by the richer countries? **


 * Take a look at this PowerPoint to learn a little more about the issues related to world population growth and consumption of resources while practicing your skills for reading charts and graphs in the process. **

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**Should strict population control measures be enacted to protect the environment and ensure** **adequate resources for future generations? To further explore and debate this question, go to** **SIRS and select "overpopulation"****from the menu of issues. Examine the pros and the cons and read the articles provided. Use the "Research Tool" to further explore the issue. Use** **the tools in the toolbox to either create a PowerPoint presentation of the issue or prepare a** **debate of the issue to practice the TAKS objective for responding to expository text.**