What is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas Amendolare

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

restocked

To restock is to get new supplies of a product. Sometimes restocking is used to describe the act of bringing new products to an existing store.

  • The store restocked its shelves with new clothes the day after Christmas.
  • The store restocked its shelves with new books the day after Valentine's Day.
starve

To starve is to not have enough food. When the food supply is limited, people are often forced to starve.

  • The city was starving after the war, and there was no food to be found.
  • The soldiers were starving, and they were only able to find food occasionally.
overgrazing

Overgrazing is when a plant or animal eats too much food. This can lead to the plant or animal becoming unhealthy and eventually dying.

  • The overgrazing of the trees is causing the soil to become dry and brittle.
  • The overgrazing of the animals is causing them to become sick and weak.
ecologist

An ecologist is someone who studies the environment. They study the things that affect the environment, and they try to figure out how to protect it.

  • He is an ecologist, which is why he is so interested in the environment.
  • She is an ecologist, which is why she is so interested in the effects of the environment on people.
overfishing

Overfishing is a problem that happens when fishermen catch too many fish. This can damage the environment and make it difficult for the fish to survive.

  • The overfishing problem is caused by humans who catch too many fish.
  • The overfishing problem is caused by the fish themselves, who eat too many fish.

Overpopulation is when there are too many people in a particular area, and it is causing problems. There is not enough space to live, and the resources that are available are not being used efficiently.

  • The overpopulation of the city is causing a lot of problems.
  • The overpopulation of the planet is causing a lot of problems.
overuse

Overuse is a word that is used to describe the situation where someone uses something too much. This can lead to the object becoming damaged or worn out.

  • The overuse of the machine caused it to break.
  • The overuse of the phone caused it to stop working.
deforestation

Deforestation is the process of removing trees from an area. This can be done for a number of different reasons, including commercial logging, land development, and mining.

  • The deforestation in the Amazon is causing a lot of pollution.
  • The deforestation in Africa is causing a lot of poverty.
impulses

impulses are sudden feelings or thoughts that you have without any clear reason. You might have an impulse to eat a certain food, or to hit someone.

  • He couldn't control his impulses and he ate the whole cake.
  • She has a lot of impulses that she struggles to control.