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Tragedy of the commons AP Environmental Science

Quiz by Ana C. Burris

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  • Q1
    Which term refers to the concept where individuals act in their own self-interest and deplete a shared resource, leading to its degradation?
    Resource conservation
    Individual sustainability
    Tragedy of the commons
    Environmental stewardship
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main consequence of the tragedy of the commons on shared resources?
    Resource abundance
    Resource depletion
    Resource regeneration
    Resource preservation
    30s
  • Q3
    How can the tragedy of the commons be mitigated or prevented?
    Ignoring the issue
    Promoting individual self-interest
    Encouraging unrestricted resource use
    Establishing rules and regulations for resource management
    30s
  • Q4
    What role does cooperation play in addressing the tragedy of the commons?
    Ignoring the issue
    Promoting resource depletion
    Encouraging sustainable resource management practices
    Exploiting shared resources for personal gain
    30s
  • Q5
    Why is the tragedy of the commons considered a collective action problem?
    Because regulations are unnecessary
    Because individual self-interest leads to the degradation of shared resources
    Because shared resources are abundant
    Because collective action leads to resource conservation
    30s
  • Q6
    How does population growth contribute to the tragedy of the commons?
    Reducing demand for shared resources
    Promoting resource conservation
    Increasing demand for shared resources
    Enhancing resource regeneration
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a common example of the tragedy of the commons related to fisheries?
    Sustainable fishing practices promoting fish conservation
    Abundance of fish in shared waters
    Overfishing leading to depleted fish stocks
    Fish population regeneration due to fishing
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the tragedy of the commons in the context of climate change?
    Overconsumption of fossil fuels leading to greenhouse gas emissions
    Reduced consumption of fossil fuels
    Promotion of renewable energy sources
    Minimal impact on climate change
    30s
  • Q9
    How does the tragedy of the commons concept relate to deforestation?
    Unregulated logging leading to forest degradation
    Sustainable forestry practices promoting forest conservation
    Increasing forest regeneration due to logging activities
    Lack of impact on forest ecosystems
    30s
  • Q10
    How can the tragedy of the commons concept be applied to water resources?
    Increased availability of water due to excessive extraction
    Excessive water extraction leading to depletion of aquifers
    Conservation of water resources through sustainable practices
    Minimal impact of water use on aquifers
    30s

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