Environment Problems

Concept: The tragedy of the commons refers to the overuse and depletion of shared resources due to individual self-interest. Step 1:Understand the examples.}

• Overfishing of Grand Banks
• Destruction of salmon due to damming
• Decline of sturgeon fishery

All involve shared natural resources being overexploited.
Step 2:Link to concept.
When individuals exploit common resources without regulation, it leads to depletion:
Step 3:Eliminate incorrect options.}

• Resource depletion General term, not specific concept
• Overfishing and overpopulation Partial explanation
• Companion animals Irrelevant

Final Answer: