Which of the Following Best Exemplifies a Potential Tragedy of the Commons

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best exemplifies a potential tragedy of the commons?

• A) Everyone shows up at the party wearing the same pink shirt.
• B) Nobody cleans the lake after pollutants are accidentally spilled in it.
• C) Multiple shepherds allow their sheep to graze on a plot of land.
• D) A rainforest is cut down to build housing.

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Definitions:

Vestibular Senses

The sensations generated by receptors in the semicircular canals of the inner ear that inform us about the head’s orientation and movements.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, which is the ability to detect and interpret airborne molecules.

Vestibular Receptors

Sensors located in the inner ear that provide the brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; critical for maintaining balance.

Inner Ear

The deepest part of the ear, containing the cochlea and vestibular system, responsible for hearing and balance.