An Example of the "Tragedy of the Commons" Is Litter

question 87

True/False

An example of the "Tragedy of the Commons" is litter in the picnic area of a local park.

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Definitions:

Environmental Effects

The impact of human activities or natural processes on the natural environment, including air, water, and land.

Strict Liability

A legal principle that holds a party responsible for damages or harm without the need to prove negligence or fault.

Abnormally Dangerous Activity

An abnormally dangerous activity is a legal term for actions that inherently pose a significant risk of harm to others, requiring those who engage in these activities to be strictly liable for any resulting injuries or damages.

Common Law

A set of laws that are not formally written down, but are instead determined by historical court outcomes.