Tragedy of the Commons

What is an example of a tragedy of the commons scenario mentioned in the text?

• Recycling programs

• Community gardens

• Public transportation systems

• Overgrazing of cattle on village common areas

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the outcome of prioritizing short-term self-interest in a tragedy of the commons scenario?

• Long-term benefits for the larger population

• Long-term benefits for the individual

• Short-term gains followed by negative consequences for everyone

• No consequences at all

What do humans do to mitigate the tragedy of the commons according to the text?

• Continue with self-interested behavior

• Ignore the issue and hope it resolves itself

• Form social contracts and pass laws

• Blame others for the problems

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main message conveyed by the text regarding the tragedy of the commons?

• Short-term gains can lead to long-term negative outcomes

• There are no solutions to the problem

• Individual interests should always come first

• The tragedy of the commons is a rare occurrence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Tragedy of the commons was first described in a pamphlet by

• ecologist Garrett Hardin, in 1968

• economist William Forster Lloyd, in 1833

• economist Garrett Hardin, in 1833

• ecologist William Forster Lloyd, in 1968

What is the primary theme of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• Individual responsibility

• Collective action

• Resource depletion due to individual self-interest

• Economic growth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is most commonly used in discussions of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of the 'Tragedy of the Commons', what does the term 'commons' refer to?

• A public park

• Shared resources

• A community meeting

• A legal agreement

What is a common solution proposed to address the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• Privatization of resources

• Increased consumption

• Ignoring the problem

• Expanding the commons

Which of the following best describes the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?

• A situation where individual users act independently according to their own self-interest

• A scenario where resources are equally distributed

• A condition where resources are underutilized

• A case where government intervention is unnecessary