Problem solution essay
Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. The document discusses two major problems caused by rising sea levels: flooding of coastal residences, displacing millions of people from their homes and possessions, and provides the example of the 2011 Japan tsunami. It then suggests that building flood barriers like dikes and dams could help solve the problem by stopping flood waters from reaching populated areas, citing the Netherlands' successful flood defense systems. The document also notes some countries have issues with increasing weight and decreasing health/fitness levels and suggests causes could be people eating too much unhealthy, convenient food and junk food, leading to weight gain and health issues as shown in the movie "Super Size Me." A possible solution proposed is national awareness campaigns to
Problem solution essay
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- 2. * Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.
- 3. * Paragraph 1- Introduction Paragraph 2- Problems Paragraph 3- Solutions Paragraph 4- Conclusion
- 4. * Problem Move 1: State problem (1 sentence) Move 2: Explain what problem is Move 3: result of this problem Move 4: Example
- 5. The foremost problem caused by sea levels creeping up is the flooding of peoples’ residences. Millions of people all over the world live in coastal areas and if the sea rises by even a few feet, they will be inundated with water and lose their property. Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs and widespread flooding would cause millions of people to become homeless, not to mention losing all of their possessions. The example of devastation brought about by this was during the 2011 Tsunami in Japan, in which millions of people were displaced.
- 6. * Solution Move 1: State solution (1 sentence) Move 2: Explain how it will solve problem Move 3: Example
- 7. *A possible solution to this problem would be to build flood barriers. Flood defenses, such as dikes, dams and floodgates, could be built along coasts and waterways, thereby stopping the water reaching populated areas. The Netherlands is one of the most populated areas in the world and also one of the most vulnerable to flooding and they have successfully employed various flood defense systems.
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- 9. * *One of the main/major/foremost reasons for/origin of/ cause of this problem is. . . *An additional problem is . . . *Another issue is *One feasible/possible/recommended solution . . . *Another possibility. . . *Also
- 10. * Nouns: problem, difficulty, concern, issue Adjectives: serious, major, minor, significant, insignificant Verbs: have, experience, deal with, tackle, solve, resolve
- 11. * Should need to ( stronger) Must (strongest) Ex. It is important that action is taken to combat these problems. Governments should ensure that adequate legislation and controls are in place that will prevent young people from accessing dangerous sites
- 12. In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
- 13. * Causes Move 1(cause): eat too much (bad food) Move 2(Definition):Convenience food and junk food Move3 (result) : gain weight and other side-effects Move 4 (EX): the movie ‘Super Size Me’ ( eg. fat, raised blood pressure, fatty liver diseases
- 14. Solution Move1 (solution): awareness campaign Move2 (how):warn dangers and raise awareness Move3 (EX):the U.K. ( citizens eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables/day -> decrease in obesity& illnesses *