Question

Question 3 Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) Which of the following rangeland management practices would most likely result in a tragedy of the commons? Constructing electric fences around open plots of land Eliminating government restrictions on public grazing of cattle Punishing ranchers whose cattle overgraze public rangelands Requiring ranchers to graze their cattle in different pastures throughout the year Selling publicly accessible rangelands to private individuals

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (1)

Explanation:

The rangeland is defined as the land that is comprised of natural, green vegetation. These lands are suitable for grazing of the animals. The efforts are constantly being made to manage these rangeland by providing all the necessary things that are required for a good rangeland, in order to increase its vegetation resources and providing a habitat that is suitable for the plants and animals to grow. The water is supplied to these rangeland and overgrazing is not allowed to take place.

There are some rangeland management practices which are not suppose to be adopted. This includes the construction of electric fences bordering the open plots of land and eliminating the restrictions that are made by the government on the public grazing of cattle. This is harmful and it can kill a person or an animal.

Thus, the correct answer is option (1).