Unit 1: Tragedy of the Commons Flashcards
1
Q
What is the tragedy of the commons?
A
When an unregulated shared resource is used by many people so it is likely to become depleted and have low quality.
2
Q
Common Resources
A
Land, air, and water
3
Q
How are common areas affected by the tragedy of the common?
A
Land is deforested and overgrazed, air has harmful gasses released ito it, and water is polluted by chemicals.
