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APES Unit 5 progress check: mcq part a
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
GRADED A+.
Which of the following is an example of an industrial practice that contributes to
the tragedy of the commons? - (answers)Burning fossil fuels for energy
production
Which of the following best exemplifies how an action within the fishing industry
could lead to a tragedy of the commons? - (answers)Overfishing of threatened
fish species leading to the eventual depletion of the resource
Which of the following best describes the concept of the tragedy of the
commons? - (answers)The aim of large logging operations in tropical rain forests
is economic gain, rather than sustainability. Therefore, the shared resources in
the forest could become depleted.
After intensive logging, most of the trees along a stream have been removed.
Which of the following water quality changes would most likely occur
downstream after logging? - (answers)Increased water temperature
Which of the following is a direct economic consequence that would likely occur if
an area of forest was clear-cut so that a housing development can be built? -
(answers)A decrease in the number of game hunting licenses purchased
APES Unit 5 progress check: mcq part a
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
GRADED A+.
Which of the following is an example of an industrial practice that contributes to
the tragedy of the commons? - (answers)Burning fossil fuels for energy
production
Which of the following best exemplifies how an action within the fishing industry
could lead to a tragedy of the commons? - (answers)Overfishing of threatened
fish species leading to the eventual depletion of the resource
Which of the following best describes the concept of the tragedy of the
commons? - (answers)The aim of large logging operations in tropical rain forests
is economic gain, rather than sustainability. Therefore, the shared resources in
the forest could become depleted.
After intensive logging, most of the trees along a stream have been removed.
Which of the following water quality changes would most likely occur
downstream after logging? - (answers)Increased water temperature
Which of the following is a direct economic consequence that would likely occur if
an area of forest was clear-cut so that a housing development can be built? -
(answers)A decrease in the number of game hunting licenses purchased
