Year 9 Tourism Quiz

The definition of a tourist is when someone spends at least 24 hours in another country

• True

• False

Simon lives in Carrickfergus. In which of the following scenarios is Simon a tourist?

• He catches a flight from Belfast to London at 6am, goes to a work conference and flys back to Belfast at 10pm

• He tows his caravan to Portstewart on Friday afternoon and stays there for a long weekend

• He travels with his rugby team on a coach to Wales to play in a two-day tournament

• He walks across town to his friend Paul's house for a BBQ on Saturday afternoon and stays over and gets a taxi home on Sunday afternoon

• He drives to visit his Aunt and Uncle in Cork on Saturday morning. He stays over and drives back home on Sunday evening

Which of the following is a definition of leisure?

• all the services that operate to support the activities tourists are involved in

• any activity or pursuit that someone engages in during their free time

• visits that occur outside the home region, but within the home nation

• free time away from work that is available for relaxation

Which of the following famous international tourist destinations is NOT in Europe?

• The Giant's Causeway

• Venice

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Grand Canyon

Which of the following is NOT true about the Grand Tour

• This is where the term 'tourists' comes from

• It took place 300 years ago

• It was for wealthy young men in society

• It visited many historical sites in Europe

What is the name given to a trip where one fee is paid to cover the provision of transport, accommodation and sometimes food and entertainment?

• A travel agent

• A package holiday

• Disposable income

• A holiday resort

Which of the following has NOT been a key factor in the growth of the tourism industry?

• Increased affluence and disposable income

• The introduction of paid holiday leave and flexible working hours

• People living longer, healthier lives into retirement

• Improved transport links such as rail networks and low cost airlines

• Global warming as a result of increases carbon emissions

Which sea does Benidorm have it's coastline on?

• Mediterranean

• Aegean

• Caspian

• Pacific

Which number on the diagram indicates the 'Mass Tourism' stage of the destination life cycle?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the name given to stage 5 shown on the diagram?

• Development

• Exploration

• Rejuvenation

• Mass tourism

• Re-invigoration