Tragedy of the Commons
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Tragedy of the Commons Noun
[traj-uh-dee of thuh kom-uhnz]
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Tragedy of the Commons
An economic issue where individuals acting in self-interest deplete a shared, limited resource, harming the entire group.
Example: This image shows Earth's shared resources, like water, being taken for individual use. This illustrates the 'Tragedy of the Commons,' where overuse can deplete resources for everyone.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Commons Noun
[kom-uhnz]
Back
Commons
A shared resource, such as land, air, or water, that is not privately owned and is available for public use.
Example: This image shows a public park, which is a type of 'commons'—a resource, like clean air or open land, that is shared by everyone in a community.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Resource Depletion Noun
[ree-sors dih-plee-shuhn]
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Resource Depletion
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished, which leads to its scarcity or complete exhaustion.
Example: Multiple hands grabbing for a single loaf of bread shows how a shared resource can be quickly used up when individuals act for themselves.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Overfishing Noun
[oh-ver-fish-ing]
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Overfishing
The removal of a fish species from water at a rate that the species cannot replenish, resulting in population depletion.
Example: This image shows a massive fishing net full of fish, illustrating the large-scale removal of a shared resource from the ocean, which leads to overfishing.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Overgrazing Noun
[oh-ver-grey-zing]
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Overgrazing
The process where excessive animal grazing damages vegetation and land, preventing regrowth and causing significant soil erosion.
Example: This image shows a cow eating the last patch of grass, leading to barren land and dead trees, which demonstrates how overgrazing depletes shared resources.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Sustainability Noun
[suh-steyn-uh-bil-i-tee]
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Sustainability
The practice of using resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Example: This image shows wind turbines, a form of renewable energy, which is a strategy for achieving long-term environmental sustainability.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Air Pollution Noun
[air puh-loo-shuhn]
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Air Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances, such as chemicals or particulate matter, into the Earth's atmosphere, degrading air quality.
Example: Multiple sources like factories and buildings release pollutants into the air, a shared resource, degrading its quality for everyone in the city.
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