Lesson 4 - Protecting Natural Environments

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome for this lesson on protecting natural environments?

• Describe what UNESCO is and what they do with respect to the travel and tourism industry.

• Explain what a Biosphere Reserve is and the benefits of designating spaces as such.

• Explain what a World Heritage Site is and the benefits of designating spaces as such.

• List the main types of pollution affecting cities.

Multiple Choice

According to the learning outcomes, what are two types of spaces that UNESCO designates to help protect natural environments?

• National Parks and Forests

• Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites

• Wildlife Sanctuaries and Zoos

• Urban Parks and Gardens

Open Ended

How does UNESCO help countries promote peace and sustainable development? Explain 3.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are part of UNESCO's vision?

• Develops educational tools to help people live as global citizens free of hate and intolerance.

• Promotes cultural heritage and the equal dignity of all cultures.

• Fosters scientific programmes and policies as platforms for development and cooperation.

• Focuses only on economic development.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of UNESCO's success stories mentioned in the image?

• UNESCO preserves 1073 World Heritage sites in 167 countries

• UNESCO coordinates Tsunami early warning systems all over the globe

• UNESCO established the International Space Station

• UNESCO launched the SESAME world-class research laboratory in the Middle East

Multiple Select

Which of the following are main functions of Biosphere Reserves?

• Conservation of biodiversity and cultural diversity

• Economic development that is socio-culturally and environmentally sustainable

• Promotion of industrialization

• Logistic support through research, monitoring, education, and training

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the buffer zones in biosphere reserves?

• To allow unrestricted human settlement

• To reinforce scientific research, monitoring, training, and education through sound ecological practices

• To promote industrial development

• To serve as the main area for tourism

Open Ended

Explain how a site is selected to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What criteria must it meet? Summarize EACH of the 10 criteria DO NOT COPY.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of Canadian UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Select all that apply.

• L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

• Beaver Hills

• Niagara Escarpment

• Gros Morne National Park

Open Ended

How could the designation of a site as a World Heritage Site help promote tourism in the area? Explain your reasoning.

Open Ended

After today's lesson, what questions do you still have about UNESCO or its role in the world?