Question

question 15 of 25
which statement describes how the image represents the concept of a common?
a. lakes have still water whereas streams have running water.
b. nutrient pollution can cause algae to grow.
c. multiple households can cause pollution in a lake.
d. regulations can prevent the pollution shown in the picture.

Explanation:

A common refers to a shared - resource that can be affected by multiple users. In this case, a lake is a common resource and multiple households can cause pollution in it, which is related to the concept of a common - pool resource problem. Option A is about the difference between lakes and streams, not related to the concept of a common. Option B is about the cause of algae growth due to nutrient pollution, not directly about the concept of a common. Option D is about regulations to prevent pollution, not about the nature of the resource as a common.

Answer:

C. Multiple households can cause pollution in a lake.