The Tragedy of the Commons Was Avoided in the Middle

question 3

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons was avoided in the Middle Ages by

• A)selling common grounds to individuals.
• B)the local police who monitored entry into the commons.
• C)social pressure to uphold traditionally accepted limits on family use of the commons.
• D)the government which imposed a tax for the use of the commons.

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Definitions:

Tidal Volume

The amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

Total Lung Capacity

The maximum volume of air that the lungs can hold.

Tracheostomy

Creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck.