In the state of Arizona,the use of groundwater has been aggressively managed since about 1980.Before that time,agricultural,commercial,and private demands for water were growing at levels that were not sustainable.Before water regulation of any sort,demand for water in all its forms in the state of Arizona illustrated the
A)tragedy of the commons.
B)use of a nonrenewable resource.
C)need for the preservation but not conservation of a resource.
D)need for agreements such as CITES.

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The description of growing demand for water that was not sustainable before regulation indicates the tragedy of the commons, where individuals or groups exploit a shared resource without regard for its long-term availability.

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