Which of the Following Is an Example of the Tragedy

question 272

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the Tragedy of the Commons?

• A)The number of professional football teams increases to the point where the quality of the games decreases, as does television viewership.
• B)The number of satellites increases to the point where they begin running into each other.
• C)Disney World becomes so crowded that it institutes a lottery for admissions.
• D)A tiger breeding program becomes so successful that local zoos have to build additional exhibits so that visitors can view the cats.

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Definitions:

Inputs

Resources used in the production process, including raw materials, labor, and capital.

Outputs

The final products, services, or results generated by a system, process, or project.

Foundry

A workshop or factory for casting metal, where molten metal is poured into molds to create various shapes.

Manhole Covers

Heavy removable plates placed over the openings of manholes to prevent accidental falls into them and to block unauthorized access to the municipal services below.