Which of the Following Exemplifies the Tragedy of the Commons

question 199

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies the tragedy of the commons?

• A)Residents on the northern coast of California receive only one public broadcasting signal which may be eliminated altogether if government funding is cut.
• B)The Pleasant Hill community is growing so fast that the city's only post office is not able to keep pace with the population growth in the community.
• C)Canadian citizens receive free universal health care administered by provincial governments.
• D)The Malaysian tapir, distinguished for its unusual coloration, is a target for poachers who hunt it for its tough and leathery hide.

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

An anxiety disorder in which the individual experiences intense fear of public humiliation or rejection and therefore tends to avoid social situations.

Generalized Anxiety

A mental disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a variety of things.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Flaws

Imperfections, mistakes, or weaknesses that may detract from the overall value or functionality of something.