Read and choose the best answers to complete the passage.
Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population exceeds the carrying capacity of Earth. Overpopulation is ___(1)___ by a number of factors such as reduced mortality rate, ___(2)___ medical facilities, and depletion of precious resources.
The effects of overpopulation are quite severe. One of these is the rise in unemployment. When a country becomes overpopulated, it gives rise to unemployment as there are ___(3)___ jobs to support a large number of people. Rise in unemployment gives rise to crime as people will steal various items to feed their family and provide them basic amenities of life.
The high cost of living is another effect. As difference ___(4)___ 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 ___(5)___ to survive and feed their families.