Recreation and Entertainment Quiz

What is the definition of entertainment?

• The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment

• The pursuit of leisure activities during one’s spare time

• The action of participating in outdoor activities

• The action of providing or being provided with physical exercise

Which of the following is an example of a heritage attraction?

• Gaming center

• Mega-mall

• Botanical garden

• Amusement park

What is the main purpose of tourist attractions?

• To provide access to amusement or entertainment facilities

• To allow public access for education only

• To preserve and exhibit objects of historical and cultural value

• To promote investment in the host community

What is the impact of technology on the entertainment sector?

• Increasing the need for physical visits to destinations

• Capturing revenues and attention through traditional methods

• Reducing the need for constant adaptation

• Shifting the guest experience from virtual to physical

What is the role of Parks Canada?

• To manage 131 national historical sites

• To provide access to amusement facilities

• To preserve and exhibit objects of historical and cultural value

• To promote international prestige

Recreation can be defined as:

• An event that is outside the normal activities of the sponsoring body

• an attraction that interests tourists.

• an attraction that you pay for.

• the pursuit of leisure activities during one’s spare time.

What is the main purpose of ecotourism?

• To shift the guest experience from physical to virtual

• To protect wildlife and preserve natural habitats

• To provide access to amusement or entertainment facilities

• To promote investment in the host community

What IS the impact of festivals and events on the community?

• Stimulating traditions and assisting community groups

• Always causing environmental damage and pollution

• Always creating a negative community image and social dislocation

• Building community pride and expanding cultural perspectives

What is the definition of a special event?

• An event that is generated by and for locals

• An event that yields high levels of tourism, media coverage, and economic impact

• An event that possesses significance in terms of tradition and attractiveness

• An event that is outside the normal activities of the sponsoring body

Which of the following are example(s) of recreation attractions?

• local market

• local beach

• local amusement park

• local indoor rock climbing