Quiz on Tourism Topics 2.3 and 2.4

Which of these is not a negative environmental impact of tourism?

• Air pollution by greenhouse gas emissions

• Land pollution by improper waste disposal

• Sea pollution by improper sewage disposal

• Sea pollution by ocean acidification

A positive impact of tourism is that it helps to conserve natural environments and (a)   biodiversity.

Which of these are not examples of conserving natural environments through tourism?

• Permitting unregulated entry into natural environments by visitors

• Establish protected areas such as national parks to restrict developments

• Employ and train specialised staff such as park rangers

• Giving tour agencies full control over access to natural places of interest

• Organise educational programmes to educate visitors about the importance of conservation

An example of an animal that is conserved through tourism is the marina iguana which is only found at the (a)   Islands in Ecuador.

The process of stopping and reversing degradation of natural environments to improve ecosystem services and preserve biodiversity is called ecosystem (a)   .

Since the 1980s, Costa Rica has doubled its forest cover by encouraging reforestation and ecotourism. This benefits up to 8 indigenous tribes living in the forests. Which of these is not an ecosystem service restored through ecotourism?

• Provisioning service

• Supporting service

• Cultural service

• Regulating service

Based on the extract, which of these are negative environmental impacts of tourism in the Maldives?

• Air pollution through increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Pollution from inadequate waste facilities and improper sewage disposal

• Depletion of natural resources

• Threats to wildlife habitats

What can the Maldives do to reduce the negative environmental impacts of tourism?

• Promote sustainable tourism (e.g., community-based tourism)

• Strengthen regulations on waste management and protection of marine environments

• Build eco-friendly infrastructure to reduce resource use

• Educate the locals and public on conservation and sustainable practices

• Climate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Cultural preservation is a positive social impact of tourism.

When the government invests money to preserve traditional art forms and practices, it builds the locals' sense of (a)   to the community.

Which of these is not a benefit under enhanced cultural ecosystem services that tourism brings to Sanjiangyuan Natural Reserve in China?

• Aesthetic benefits (admiring the natural scenery)

• Educational benefits (learning about conservation of snow leopards)

• Recreational benefits (hiking or camping in the natural reserve)

• Economic benefits (boosts tourism revenue for Chinese government)

• Spiritual benefits (meaningful to Buddhists who find the leopard a sacred animal)