Question

One example of the tragedy of the commons occurs when trees are harvested from tropical rain forests without any regulations. Which of the following best describes why this is an example of the tragedy of the commons?
A. Tropical rain forests have a thin layer of decaying organic matter and relatively low nutrient levels slowing tree growth.
B. Trees are an important resource, but not all individuals can access the resource.
C. Timber producers remove as much timber as possible as cheaply as possible.
D. Tropical rain forests have the highest number of species per unit area, and trees are important for stability in the
ecosystem.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D seems the most viable.

Tropical rain forests have the highest number of species per unit area, and the trees are important for stability in the ecosystem.