Foundational Principles Quiz Review

What is the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• A government policy on resource allocation

• A play about ancient civilizations

• A historical event in Mesopotamia

• A situation where shared resources are overused and depleted

Why is government necessary?

• To eliminate the need for resources

• To encourage overuse of natural resources

• To promote sustainability and conservation of resources

• To increase competition among people

What happens in the 'state of nature'?

• People compete for resources

• Resources are shared equally

• Government controls all resources

• Resources are unlimited

What is an example of a resource that has been overexploited?

• Global fisheries

• Wind power

• Recycled materials

• Solar energy

What role does the government play in resource management?

• Increases resource competition

• Promotes sustainability and conservation

• Encourages overfishing

• Destroys natural habitats

What is the value of the social contract?

• It promotes individual greed

• It increases personal wealth

• It eliminates the need for government

• It shifts focus from individual to societal benefit

What is a consequence of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• Increased government control

• Abundance of resources

• Equal distribution of resources

• Complete depletion of resources

What does the government mandate to preserve natural land?

• Construction of more cities

• Creation of state and national parks

• Expansion of agricultural land

• Increase in industrial areas

What is meant by 'finite' in the context of resources?

• Limited in quantity

• Unlimited and abundant

• Easily replenished

• Always available

What is an example of a species that was hunted to near extinction?

• Lions

• Bison

• Penguins

• Elephants