Ecotourism/Galapagos

What is the primary focus of wildlife tourism?

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• To engage with wildlife in natural settings for conservation and education

• To participate in extreme sports

• To explore urban environments

• To increase the economic development of a region

Where are the Galapagos Islands located?

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• 1,500 kilometers from the Australian coast

• 1,000 kilometers from the South American continent

• 500 kilometers from the African coast

• 2,000 kilometers from the Asian continent

What makes the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands unique?

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• Its variety of domesticated animals

• Its extraordinary endemic species

• Its common species found worldwide

• Its large number of migratory species

What major challenge does tourism pose to the Galapagos Islands?

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• Economic inflation

• Habitat degradation and disturbance of wildlife

• Overpopulation

• Technological advancement

What is sustainable tourism?

• Tourism that focuses solely on economic growth

• Tourism that promotes urban development

• Tourism managed in a way that remains economically viable without harming the environment

• Tourism that does not allow visitors

What strategy did the Ecuadorian government implement to mitigate tourism impacts?

• A five-zone management strategy

• Banning all forms of tourism

• Decreasing conservation funding

• Promoting industrial development

What is the purpose of imposing higher fees for tourists and tour operators in the Galapagos?

• To discourage tourism entirely

• To fund conservation and management efforts

• To create a luxury tourism market

• To increase the islands' revenue for unrelated projects

What is an endemic species?

• Species introduced from other parts of the world

• Species that are common globally

• Species found only in a specific geographical area

• Species that migrate seasonally

What designation is given to places of significant cultural or natural importance?

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• Worldwide Biodiversity Reserve

• International Conservation Area

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Global Tourism Award

What does the success of the Galapagos Islands' management strategy demonstrate?

• That no management strategy is needed for conservation

• That tourism should be banned in sensitive areas

• The importance of sustainable tourism practices

• The ineffectiveness of conservation efforts