In which of the following cases does the tragedy of the commons occur? I. Cattle grazing on private ranches.
II) Catching lobsters off the coast of Florida.
III) Raising salmon on salmon farms.
IV) Using legal services provided by the courts.
A) I only
B) II only
C) II and III only
D) I and IV only

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The tragedy of the commons occurs when individuals overuse a shared resource, leading to its depletion. Catching lobsters off the coast of Florida is an example of this, as the ocean is a shared resource and overfishing can lead to depletion.

In Which of the Following Cases Does the Tragedy of the Commons