What phrase describes the degradation of shared resources due to the tendency to overexploit?


Ans: tragedy of the commons

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a. ?is common. b. ?is impossible. c. ?is uncommon. d. ?happens during every storm. e. ?only happens during snowstorms.

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Which of the following describes the difference in the growing seasons on north-facing and south-facing hillsides in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. North-facing and south-facing hillsides have growing seasons of identical lengths. B. North-facing hillsides have a longer growing season than south-facing hillsides. C. North-facing hillsides have a shorter growing season than south-facing hillsides. D. The growing season of north-facing hillsides starts and ends later than south-facing hillsides.

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Which of these is an issue that commonly results in an international water dispute?

A. hydroelectric facilities B. wetland mitigation C. recreational use permits D. water allocation to different countries

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How much waste sent to a landfill does the EPA estimate to be reuseable?

A) 7-10% B) 10-12% C) 2-5% D) 14-16% E) 6-8%

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