Unit 2 - Revision Test 2

1. What is a primary reason for the growth of sustainable tourism?

• Decreasing interest in environmental conservation
• Lack of concern for social issues
• Limited economic benefits
• Increasing awareness and concern for environmental and social issues

2. How does climate change influence the growth of sustainable tourism?

• Climate change has no impact on sustainable tourism
• Tourists are not affected by climate change
• Sustainable tourism is not influenced by natural resources
• Climate change can directly impact the natural resources and ecosystems that attract tourists to certain destinations.

3. Which of the following best describes a sustainable tourist?

• A sustainable tourist is someone who travels in a way that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, culture, and society of the visited destination.
• A sustainable tourist is someone who disregards local customs and traditions
• A sustainable tourist is someone who always leaves trash behind at tourist sites
• A sustainable tourist is someone who only travels by private jet

4. What role do local communities play in sustainable tourism?

• Local communities have no impact on sustainable tourism
• Preserving local culture and heritage, providing authentic experiences for tourists, supporting local businesses

• Local communities only focus on exploiting natural resources for tourism
• Local communities are not involved in preserving local culture and heritage

5. Which of the following trends has contributed to the growth of sustainable tourism?

• Increasing environmental awareness and concern for sustainability
• Lack of interest in eco-friendly accommodations
• Rising costs of sustainable travel
• Decrease in global travel restrictions

6. Why is the preservation of cultural heritage important in sustainable tourism?

• Maintains authenticity, attracts tourists, supports the local economy, and fosters community pride.

• Preservation of cultural heritage has no impact on sustainable tourism
• Preservation of cultural heritage is too expensive for sustainable tourism
• Preservation of cultural heritage leads to over-tourism in sustainable tourism

7. What is an economic benefit of sustainable tourism?

• Creation of seasonal jobs

• Increased profits for multinational corporations

• Economic stability for local communities

• Dependence on external funding

8. What is the impact of over-tourism on destinations?

• Negative impacts such as environmental degradation, cultural erosion, overcrowding, and strain on infrastructure.
• No impact at all on destinations
• Positive impacts such as increased revenue, improved infrastructure, enhanced cultural exchange
• Decrease in tourism demand and economic benefits

9. How do government policies influence sustainable tourism?

• By setting regulations and guidelines for environmental protection, resource management, community involvement, and cultural preservation.

• Government policies prioritize profit over environmental conservation in tourism
• Government policies only focus on economic development in tourism
• Government policies have no impact on sustainable tourism

10. Why are tourists increasingly interested in eco-friendly accommodations?

• There are no benefits to staying in eco-friendly accommodations
• Tourists are not interested in eco-friendly accommodations
• Eco-friendly accommodations are more expensive than traditional options
• They provide a unique and ethical experience