Question

read the descriptions of three examples of the tragedy of the commons and identify the type of solution described. every year, many people from all over the world visit yellowstone national park in wyoming. some of the park’s main attractions include herds of bison that roam freely throughout the park, as well as many natural hot springs and geysers. visitors frequently try to approach or feed the park’s wildlife and sometimes attempt to leave the marked trails and boardwalks to enter the hot springs. these actions negatively affect the natural environment of the park and detract from the experience of other visitors. one of the ways that the park has attempted to solve this problem is to have park rangers give presentations to visitors on a regular basis explaining the dangers of approaching and feeding wildlife as well as the reasons for remaining on marked trails and boardwalks. which type of solution did the park employ?

Explanation:

The park used education as a solution. Park rangers gave presentations to visitors to explain the dangers of their harmful actions (approaching/feeding wildlife, leaving trails) and the reasons to follow park rules. This is an educational approach to inform visitors and change their behavior to protect the common resource (Yellowstone's environment).

Answer:

Education (or Informational/awareness - raising solution, as the park educated visitors through presentations to change their behavior regarding the common resource of the park's environment)