The Tragedy of Commons Is the

question 283

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of commons is the

• A) underuse of a common resource.
• B) absence of incentives for people to pay for what they consume.
• C) fact that common resources are nonrival.
• D) overuse of a common resource.

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Definitions:

Lens

A curved piece of glass or other transparent materials used in optical devices to converge or diverge light.

Visual Field

The total area in which objects can be seen in the peripheral vision while the eye is focused on a central point.

Cones

In the retina, specific cells called photoreceptors facilitate color vision and are most efficient in conditions of ample light.

Peripheral Areas

Regions or zones that are outside or on the edge of a central area, often implying a distance from a main or core location.