The Phenomenon Known as the Tragedy of the Commons Occurs

question 106

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon known as the tragedy of the commons occurs whenever:

• A) the private sector owns resources and manages them tragically.
• B) the government owns resources and manages them tragically.
• C) there is no ownership of resources, so they become depleted due to lack of management.
• D) two countries own the same resource and cannot agree on its management.

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Definitions:

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Contamination

The presence of unwanted substances or pollutants in the environment or in a material, often causing harm or decreasing quality.

Stratification

The layering or division of society into classes, or the layering of sediments or particles in geological formations.