Question

Which of the following exemplifies the tragedy of the commons? Group of answer choices The Malaysian tapir, distinguished for its unusual coloration, is a target for poachers who hunt it for its tough and leathery hide. Residents on the northern coast of California receive only one public broadcasting signal which may be eliminated altogether if government funding is cut.

Answer 1

Answer:

Hunting the Malaysian Tapir

Explanation:

Tragedy of the commons happens when a single source or resource is used up by different individuals without thought or consideration for other who want to use this or the realization that this resource will be depleted without sustainable use.

In this case if all the hunters focus on taking away this one animal from the environment whenever they please, without care or concern of its numbers and living status. Soon there will be limited resources left which will rightly define tragedy of the commons.

Having a single public signal that everyone can listen to is not using up the resource. If the government cuts the funding that is the action of a single entity.