AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
The tragedy of the commons occurs when
A.individuals overuse a shared resource for private gain
B.a resource is privately owned
C.governments ration resources fairly
D.resources are unlimited
Explanation
Core Concept
Each user gains personally while costs spread across everyone, so the commons degrades — Hardin's model of overfishing and overgrazing.
Correct Answer
Aindividuals overuse a shared resource for private gain
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