1. What characteristics of the Truffula Trees make them a good example of a renewable natural resource that could easily become a nonrenewable resource?

2. Explain how population growth affected the environment. How does this relate to what you read?



3. The Once-ler said, “If I don’t use them, then someone else would.” Give an example of how this viewpoint applies to a real life situation.


4. Explain how this is an example of tragedy of the commons.


5. What was the tipping point for this ecosystem? Was there a time delay before the threshold level was reached that made the situation worse?



6. The Thneed is a made up item. What do you think the Thneed represents?

7. Who does the Once-ler represent in our society?