AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 5.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.1 of AP Environmental Science – The Tragedy of the Commons.
Questions List
Topic 5.1
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EIN-2.A
What does the tragedy of the commons describe?
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Topic 5.1: The Tragedy of the Commons
Learning Objective: EIN-2.A
Explain the concept of the tragedy of the commons.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-2.A.1
The tragedy of the commons suggests that individuals will use shared resources in their own self-interest rather than in keeping with the common good, thereby depleting the resources.
