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What problems derive from airborne pollution? Suggest solutions to these 

problems in your response.

These kinds of essay questions are very similar to those asking for cause and effect 

and are thus thus typically best responded to using an argument essay structure. In 

the following example, notice how similar the response structure is to the cause and 

effect essays from 3.2:

Increasing levels of airborne pollutants have proved to be a major obstacle for 

humanity in the 21st century. This trend has tarnished the image of many cities 

around the world and is at the root of several health issues. The nature of these 

problems will be examined in this essay. 

Measures to counter these problems, such 

as cleaner energy sources and alternative traffic regulations, will also be examined.

 

One of the most pressing effects of airborne pollution is the atmospheric eyesore it 

causes. Cities like Mumbai and Beijing are a good example of this, as they very rarely