Food and population

Do you agree or disagree with the author’s statement that “the growth of human populations is the principal and most compelling threat to the survival of the species”?
(10 points)
Agree___________ Disagree___________
Explain your choice in a paragraph of 10-12 grammatically correct sentences/app. 120 words. Make sure to write an introductory sentence, supporting details and a concluding sentence. Follow grammar conventions such as beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with a full stop. Use 5-6 connectors.

The required length	3 pts
Content, cohesion & use of connectors	4 pts
Structure (the opening sentence, supporting details and the concluding sentence)	3 pts

I concur with the author's assertion that the growth of human populations stands as a paramount and pressing threat to our species' survival. The intricate relationship between population expansion and resource utilization cannot be dismissed. As our numbers increase, the strain on essential resources like water, food, and energy intensifies, leading to depletion and ecological imbalance. Additionally, unchecked population growth exacerbates environmental degradation, contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss. While technological advancements have mitigated some impacts, they alone cannot compensate for the escalating demands of a rapidly expanding populace. It is imperative that we acknowledge and address the consequences of unchecked growth to secure a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet.