Case study: Hohe Tauern National Park

What year was the Alpine Convention signed to promote sustainable development in the Alps?

• 1985

• 1995

• 2005

• 2015

What percentage of Austria's GDP is generated by mountain tourism?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Which of the following is NOT listed as an environmental concern about Alpine tourism in the case study?

• The creation of ski pistes

• Pollution from road users

• Overfishing in the Alpine lakes

• Widespread felling of forests

What is the main reason cited for the almost impossible task of achieving a balance between promoting the use of the National Park and conserving its environment?

• The lack of interest in environmental issues

• The high cost of maintaining the park

• Tourism's harmful impacts

• Insufficient scientific research

Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of the National Park mentioned in the case study?

• Encourage protection of the environment

• Facilitate scientific research

• Increase industrial development

• Educate people about their environment

What is the main purpose of using snow cannons in the Hohe Tauern National Park?

• To create artificial barriers against wildlife

• To generate artificial snow to lengthen the ski season

• To support the growth of spring flowers

• To prevent deforestation

How is the Hohe Tauern National Park described in terms of its management approach?

• As a model of unsustainable exploitation

• As a region with unrestricted tourist access

• As an example of sustainable exploitation

• As a completely undeveloped natural area

What is one of the measures in place to support sustainable tourism in the Hohe Tauern National Park?

• Banning all forms of tourism

• Providing grants to support large hotel chains

• Encouraging the use of non-local produce in restaurants

• Offering grants for family-run hotels, eco-hotels, and agro-tourism

What is a key feature of the administration of the Hohe Tauern National Park?

• The park is divided into broad zones with different levels of access

• The park allows unlimited access throughout the year

• The park is entirely closed to the public to protect the environment

• The park is managed without any specific zoning system

Which group of people have traditionally occupied periglacial environments and adapted their culture to the harsh conditions?

• The Maasai in Africa

• The Inuit in northern Canada, Greenland, and Alaska

• The Bedouins in the Middle East

• The Sherpa in the Himalayas