ES U3 Land & Resource Use Review

What is the tragedy of the commons?

• A situation where individuals selflessly share resources

• A conflict between two individuals over private property

• A historical event involving resource distribution

• A scenario where shared resources are depleted due to individual overuse

Which of the following is the best example of a commons?

• The ocean

• A factory

• A shopping mall

• A privately owned farm

What happens when individuals prioritize short-term benefits in a commons?

• The resource becomes more abundant

• The resource is depleted over time

• Collective well-being is maximized

• New resources are created

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What is an example of overexploitation in the tragedy of the commons?

• Balanced use of water resources

• Planting more trees in a forest

• Excessive fishing in international waters

• Sharing limited resources equally

What is the main challenge in managing a commons?

• Balancing individual and collective interests

• Lack of technology

• Overemphasis on cooperation

• Avoiding privatization

What is the best strategy for using a natural resource, like fish?

• Implement sustainable fishing practices.
• Use harmful chemicals to catch fish more easily.
• Overfish to maximize short-term gains.
• Ignore local fishing regulations and quotas.

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What impact do pig farms/manure lagoon farms have on the environment?

• They are responsible for emitting small amounts of water vapor into the atmosphere.

• They are responsible for emitting large amounts of nitrogen gas into the atmosphere.

• They are responsible for emitting a large amount of carbon dioxide and methane gas into the atmosphere.

• They are responsible for emitting a small amount of nitrogen and sulfur gas into the atmosphere.

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Define the term infographic.

• An infographic is a collection of audio recordings.
• An infographic is a type of social media post.
• An infographic is a visual representation of information or data.
• An infographic is a written report on data findings.

Which crop uses the most resources?

• Bush beans

• Carrots

• Corn

• Tomatoes

According to the speaker, what percentage of Americans are born into poverty each year?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%