Understanding Water Scarcity and the Tragedy of the Commons

What is one of the main reasons for California's water scarcity?

• Strict water conservation policies

• Excessive rainfall

• Overuse of local water resources

• Abundance of water sources

What historical period is used to explain the tragedy of the commons?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Modern Era

• The Renaissance

Why do public resources often become overused?

• There is no incentive to conserve them

• They are privately owned

• They are too expensive to use

• They are not accessible to everyone

What is a common solution to the tragedy of the commons?

• Increasing public access

• Privatizing the resource

• Relying on government intervention

• Ignoring the problem

What makes water privatization particularly challenging?

• Water is already privately owned

• Water is abundant and easy to manage

• Water moves and is part of natural systems

• Water is not essential for life