Social and Environmental Impact of Tourism

Open Ended

How can tourism contribute positively to the preservation of culture in a destination?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'community based tourism'?

• Tourism managed by large corporations

• Tourism developed by local communities on a small scale

• Tourism that focuses only on luxury experiences

• Tourism that ignores local traditions

Open Ended

Explain how tourism can contribute to the preservation of cultural practices and art forms. Provide an example to support your answer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of enhancing cultural ecosystems through ecotourism?

• Aesthetic appreciation

• Educational opportunities

• Increased pickpocketing

• Spiritual connection

Open Ended

Describe how cultural clashes can arise between tourists and locals, using an example from the slides.

Multiple Select

What are some reasons why tourists may become targets for crimes such as pickpocketing in popular destinations?

• They often carry valuables

• They are usually relaxed and distracted

• They are familiar with local crime rates

• They avoid crowded places

Open Ended

How may the nature of the interaction between local communities and tourists influence the impacts of tourism?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are positive environmental impacts of tourism?

• Conservation of natural environments and preservation of biodiversity

• Restoration of degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

• Pollution

• Depletion of natural resources

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

• Conservation of natural environments

• Restoration of degraded ecosystems

• Pollution

• Preservation of biodiversity

Multiple Select

What are two ways local communities and governments can use tourism to protect biodiversity, as seen in the example of the Galapagos Islands?

• Establishing National Parks and employing locals to run them

• Allowing unrestricted development and increasing tourist numbers

• Setting up environmental education programmes and charging entrance fees

• Ignoring conservation efforts and focusing on profit

Open Ended

Explain how the revenue generated from tourism can contribute to the conservation of natural environments and preservation of biodiversity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive environmental impact of tourism?

• Restoration of coral reefs in Mauritius

• Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

• Depletion of water resources in Bali

• Threats to wildlife habitats in the Maldives

Multiple Select

Which of the following are negative environmental impacts of tourism?

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Inadequate sewage facilities

• Restoration of degraded ecosystems

• Depletion of natural resources

Open Ended

Explain how tourism can lead to both positive and negative environmental impacts, using examples from the slides.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the social impacts of tourism, what do you think is the most important factor in ensuring that tourism benefits local communities?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive social impact of tourism?

• Cultural preservation

• Commodification of cultural practices

• Rise in crimes

• Cultural clash