TQDL TOPIC 4 GROUP 1

Which of these below is considered a positive environmental impact of tourism in Thailand?

• Water contaminated by dumped waste in Maya Bay

• The increase in carbon footprint in Bangkok

• The enhancement of infrastructure in Bangkok

•  Bacterias or diseases from food brought in by tourists

  
  

What is aesthetic pollution?

• • The presence of toxic chemicals or substances that interfere with the natural soil environment

• • The presence of toxic chemicals or substances in the marine environment

• Animal goods offered to tourists without knowing the environmental impacts

• A decline in the visual and aesthetic appeal of a destination

What is an example of soil pollution in Thailand?

• • The dead coral reefs in Maya Bay

• • The arsenic-contaminated soil in Ron Phibun

• Resource depletion in the coastal regions where the Moken people reside

• Trash and litter in Pattaya

What is over-development?

• The effort of government in the regeneration of symbolic buildings

• The positive sign of tourists’ awareness of respecting the local nature

• Unplanned development like poorly built hotels, shops,..etc due to the strong economic benefits leads to aesthetic pollution and the degradation in the life quality of the local community

• The soil is contaminated by different pollutants like toxic chemicals from man-made products

1. Which negatively impacts the environment of Thailand?

• • The presence of litter has stained the seawater black in Pattaya

• Tiger teeth and skin are used to make amulets and accessories

• Traffic congestion in Bangkok

• • All of the above

1. Why does elephant riding in Thailand receive much criticism from people?

• Elephants have to walk for 2-3 hours on an average distance of 4-5 km per day, which damages their health

• Elephants are fed with food from tourists

• • Elephants receive health treatment from the local

• Elephants lose their natural instinct to find food

1. The event of air in Chiang Mai ranked as the world’s most polluted in 2019 ahead of hotspots such as Lahore and Tehran is the result of which impact below?

• Soil pollution

• Overdevelopment

• Water pollution

• None of the above

1. Why does Thailand have strict rules for tourists who want to import or export food?

• To prevent the aesthetic pollution caused by tourism

• To prevent toxic substances from getting into the underground, leading to water contamination

• To prevent unidentified bacteria, viruses or diseases from foreign countries from getting into the nation

• To prevent air pollution

1. Construction, land clearing and urbanization in Phuket Bay have led to which consequence below?

• The rise in people having heart problems

• The lush scenery in many cities

• The increase in natural resources

• Soil erosion and sediment runoff into nearby water bodies

1. Which factor contributes to climate change?

• Generating electricity and heat by burning fossil fuels

• Planting trees to recover forests

• Cutting down on water consumption

• • Conservation of heritage buildings