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:

Ontologies

In philosophy, refers to the study of being or existence, and in computer science, a structured framework for organizing information or knowledge.

Hinduism

Ancient religion of India that stresses the unity of all being and the ideal of oneness with ultimate reality.

Buddhism

A spiritual tradition and religion founded on the teachings of Buddha, focusing on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life.

Octavio Paz

A Mexican poet and diplomat, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1990, known for his works that explore the nature of individual experience and cultural identity.