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ECOLOGICAL ARMAGEDDON
by Robert Heilbroner
From the Abstract preceding the text:
From the abstract preceding the text, we can understand that the text will deal with________________from
the point of view of_________________such
as______________________________.
1. Divide the article into three (3) main sections, beginning with paragraph (1).
Provide each section with a sub-title, and give paragraph numbers for each section.
Section Sub-title Paragraph numbers
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
2. The first sentence of para. 5 refers to «three distinct developments».
a.The first of these developments is discussed in lines___to ___.
b.The second is discussed in lines___to_
c. The third is discussed in lines___to_
3. In the first sentence Para.6 Heilbroner promises to «return to the population problem later.» Where does
he do this? (Give paragraph numbers):
4. The first sentence of para.5 refers to «iffy» scenarios.
a. What «scenarios» does the writer have in mind?
b. Why are they «iffy»?
5. In the first sentence of para. 10 Heilbroner promises to «revert later to the consequences of this prospect.»
Where does he do this? (Give paragraph numbers):
6. «nuclear radiation» (1.120), «pesticides» (1.132) and «fertilizers» (1.149) are given as examples
of___________________________
7. In para. 12 Heilbroner is reminded of a cartoon (11. 159-163) that stresses man's reaction to the threat to
our survival. What does the cartoon suggest about that reaction?______________________________________
(not more than 5 words)
8. a. What was the Malthusian prophecy?________________________________________
(not more than 12 words)
b. Mention two ways in which the Eriichs have «corrected» Malthus :
i .
ii.
9. To what extent does Heilbroner accept the Eriich's views as presented in the first 17 paragraphs? Support
your answer by quoting a sentence from the text. Lines:_______Quote relevant
words»:________________________.
10.Of the problems facing the planet earth, Heilbroner considers the ___________ one the most serious
threat to people.