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The tragedy of the commons applies especially strongly to resources like fish, forests, and agricultural land because these resources: Select one.

a. are scarce.
b. are more precious than others.
c. must be carefully maintained to remain useful.
d. are highly demanded.

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Answer: d. are highly demanded.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term Commons is describing a shared resources within a population or community. Free access and demand for the shared resources, which is finite, could potentially reduces the resources through time as a result of exploitation, due to the individuals whom would like to maximize the use of the resources for personal gain/interests, finally causes unsolvable problem in terms of sustainability or development.

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