Tragedy of the Commons - APES

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What is a good definition of the tragedy of the commons?

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When the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group.

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Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons? Overfishing and earthquakes, Flooding and tsunamis, Pollution and overpopulation, Super-germs and virus outbreaks

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Pollution and overpopulation

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Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?
Improving literacy among urban populations,
Raising tax rates for large corporations,
Inventing stronger antibiotics,
Passing a law to set limits for fishermen

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Passing a law to set limits for fishermen

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What are considered "the commons"?

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A renewable resource owned by no one and available for use by anyone at little or no charge.

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Which of these is not an example of a commons?
The air
The ocean
Privately owned farms

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Privately owned farms

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In the movie "The Lorax" what was considered the commons?

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The truffula trees

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Sustainability

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The process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged.

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What is overgrazing?

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When a section of land is used for extended periods of time, or without sufficient recovery periods.

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What is a negative consequence of overgrazing?

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vegetation or grass is damaged and the ground can no longer be used for feeding or agriculture.

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What is overfishing?

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The removal of fish/ species of fish from a body of water at a rate that the species can not replenish in time.