AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Which solution best addresses a tragedy-of-the-commons fishery?
A.Catch quotas and regulation
B.Subsidizing more fishing boats
C.Removing all fishing rules
D.Dumping waste to grow more fish
Explanation
Core Concept
Limits convert the open-access race into a managed resource — regulation or property rights are the standard remedies.
Correct Answer
ACatch quotas and regulation
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