H&T 3.03

Jack wants to give hang gliding lessons to tourists. Which climate condition is most important for Jack to consider when he selects a destination for his business?

• Vegetation

• Population

• Wind

• Sea life

What should travel agents be able to explain to their clients who will be traveling to different parts of the world?

• Time zones

• Import laws

• Local ordinances

• Zip code systems

What imaginary line is the dividing point for two calendar days?

• Equatorial latitude

• Northern longitude

• International Date Line (IDL)

• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Chemical runoff from rivers and mining debris from coastal ports are factors that affect the health of the Great Barrier Reef and the sea life near the Australian coastline. Which type of environmental threat do these factors present?

• Land erosion

• Water pollution

• Natural disasters

• Climate changes

What is a primary factor that contributes to land pollution at tourist destinations?

• Improper waste disposal

• Airline fuel emissions

• Water–level changes

• Smoke–stack filters

Which place is a continent?

• Hawaii

• France

• Africa

• Maine

New Orleans, Louisiana, is a tourism destination that is located on land that is below sea level near the Gulf of Mexico. Which natural hazard is the city most likely to experience?

• Earthquake

• Avalanche

• Tornado

• Flood

Many coastal destinations have strict building codes for beach homes and hotels due to climate changes, storms, and ocean currents that remove land and shift sand and rocks on the coastline. What is the result of these land changes at these destinations?

• Air pollution

• Beach erosion

• Mudslides

• Hurricanes

An airline flight departs from Montreal, Canada at 8:30 a.m. for Denver, Colorado, which is located in a time zone that is two hours behind Montreal. If the air travel time for the flight is three hours, what time will the aircraft arrive in Denver?

• 11:30 a.m.

• 10:30 a.m.

• 9:30 a.m.

• 8:30 a.m.

Jackie is a travel agent who is giving her clients tips on traveling to Europe. What should Jackie communicate to her clients about the ways in which traveling through several time zones often affects tourists’ physical well-being?

• Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically increases their attentiveness.

• Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically alters their sleeping patterns.

• Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically enhances their energy levels.

• Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically improves their fine motor skills.