A company dumps toxic waste into a local stream. After several months, inhabitants of the area can no longer fish in these waters as there are no fish left. This is an example of which of the following?
A)low carrying capacity
B)tragedy of the commons
C)neo-Malthusian dilemma
D)rational choice

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The scenario describes the tragedy of the commons, where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete or spoil shared resources, leading to long-term collective loss, in this case, the destruction of the fish population in the stream.

A Company Dumps Toxic Waste into a Local Stream