How is the decline in ocean fisheries considered an example of the “tragedy of the commons”?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The decline in ocean fisheries are considered an example of the "tragedy of the commons" because fish is substantially a common resource, but there is no infinite amount. If humans fish too much to the extent of an extinction of all types of fishes, we are left without the resource of fishes that are used for many things—for example, protein.

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a) Chert b) Opal c) Travertine d) Tuff e) Jasper

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Many metallic mineral deposits such as copper, gold, lead, silver, tin, and zinc are related to igneous and associated ____ activity

A)metamorphic B)subducting C)hydrothermal D)transform fault E)sedimentary

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New York City has this type of climate: ________

What will be an ideal response?

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Differences in ocean temperature and salt concentration drive the deep ocean currents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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