The Tragedy of the Commons Is an Important Concept Related

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons is an important concept related to environmental degradation and human behavior. Which of the following best describes this concept?

A) When the self interest of individuals destroys natural resources being shared by society.
B) When a common disease spreads through society due to poor sanitation.
C) When over population creates living conditions that lower the quality of life.
D) When humans act irrationally during a large-scale natural disaster.
E) When humans overreact to an environmental threat and then limit economic growth.