AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Which resource best illustrates the tragedy of the commons?
A.Ocean fisheries
B.A private garden
C.A factory's machinery
D.A farmer's irrigation ditch
Explanation
Core Concept
No one owns the fish, so each boat maximizes its own catch while the shared stock collapses — the classic open-access dilemma.
Correct Answer
AOcean fisheries
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