Multiple Choice
In 1968,Garret Hardin described an environmental problem in which shared environmental resources may be depleted as individuals maximize their gains by disproportionately using the resource.He called this "The Tragedy of the Commons." Which of the following threats to biodiversity best reflect this "Tragedy of the Commons"?
A) the appearance of many deformed frogs from overuse of herbicides
B) the accidental introduction of invasive species into North America
C) the decline of fish populations due to overexploitation
D) the fragmentation of natural habitat to build bridges and highways
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