In this assignment, you will be bringing together several of the skills covered in the course tutorials, such as careful reading, accurately summarizing arguments, and critical thinking. Instructions

Choose one of the topics below and write a short essay in response to it. The maximum length is 1200 words (about 3-4 typed pages; ensure lines are double-spaced, use 12 pt-Times New

Roman font, with 1 inch margins on all 4 sides of the page). References do not count in the word limit. In order to save paper, please do not create a separate title page; put the title of your essay, your name, and Carleton ID number on the first page.

Due Date: The paper is due March 23rd and should be submitted in class to the professor in hard copy. Late assignments will lose 10% per day; all late assignments must be submitted to the professor or in the Geography office in Loeb B349. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Topics:

(1) Should human population be controlled for environmental reasons? On CULearn there is a short paper by Garrett Hardin entitled "Carrying Capacity and Quality of Life." Using this paper, The Bet, and class materials, take and defend a position on this question. (2) Should wilderness be protected from economic development? On CULearn there is a short paper by William Cronon entitled "The Trouble with Wilderness." Using this paper, The Golden Spruce, and class materials, take and defend a position on this question.