Connecting people and places

A continent, a lake and a bedroom can all be considered ‘places’.

• false

• true

What is the main aim of recreational tourism?

• to relax and enjoy oneself

• to visit natural, undisturbed areas in a socially responsible manner

• to enjoy the challenge of visiting wild places

• to learn about historical places and events

What makes the place in the photo a sacred site to the Indigenous people?

• They have a cultural, historical and spiritual connection to the land.

• Mining companies want the land.

• It is a popular tourist destination.

• The government has listed it as a World Heritage site.

What kind of connection do Australians have with Gallipoli in Turkey?

• economic

• historical

• cultural

• spiritual

Why are people most likely to visit the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt?

• historical tourism

• ecotourism

• recreational tourism

• wilderness tourism

Which of the following are historical factors relating to place?

• a person's beliefs

• the shared characteristics of a group of people

• past experiences and events

• employment and income

Which of the following are cultural factors relating to place?

• a person's beliefs

• the shared characteristics of a group of people

• past experiences and events

• employment and income

How are factors related to employment and income best categorised?

• cultural

• economic

• spiritual

• historical

People are becoming more aware of their effect on the environment. As a result, which type of tourism can be said to be one of the fastest growing areas of tourism?

• wilderness tourism

• historical tourism

• ecotourism

• recreational tourism

Which of these is a positive social consequence of recreational tourism?

• inequalities between tourists and residents in an area

• employment for local workers

• increased pressure to use agricultural land for tourist development

• increased prices of food, energy, raw materials and land