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Question 1

individuals will use shared/public resources in their own self interests which results in depleting or degrading them

Answer 1

tragedy of the commons

Question 2

4 examples of tragedy of the commons

Answer 2

overgrazing, overfishing, water/air pollution, overuse of groundwater

Question 3

why does tragedy of the commons happen ( when no one owns the resources )

Answer 3

no one directly suffers the negative consequences of depleting, degrading, and overusing

Question 4

why does tragedy of the commons happen? ( other 2 )

Answer 4

• ppl assume that others will overuse the commons if they dont
• theres no penalty for overusing many public resources

Question 5

whts the problem in TOTC ( overfishing)

Answer 5

overfishing can lead to fishery collapse, which in turn leads to loss of income and starvation

Question 6

whts the problem in TOTC (air pollution)

Answer 6

air pollution from coal power plants can cause bronchitis, asthma, and increased healthcare costs

Question 7

whts the problem in TOTC (pesticide)

Answer 7

pesticide runoff from farms can contaminate drinking water

Question 8

how to solve TOTC

Answer 8

• private land ownership
• fees or taxes for use; permit system for overgrazing
• taxes, fines, criminal charges for pollution; clean air/water act, safe drinking water act, bureau of land management

Question 9

direct effects of clear cutting

Answer 9

• soil erosion
• inc soil & stream temp
• flooding & landslides
• inc water run off

Question 10

wht is soil erosion caused by

Answer 10

loss of stabilizing root structure

Question 11

soil erosion removes what from forests?

Answer 11

it removes soil organic matter and nutrients from forests

Question 12

wht does soil erosion do in local streams

Answer 12

soil erosion deposits sediments in local streams

Question 13

wht happens in sediments in water

Answer 13

inc water temp, dec water depth, alter flow of water