Tourism Topic 1 Quiz

What are the components of a tourism system?

• Tourist generating regions

• Public transport

• Transit routes

• Tourist destination regions

How do push-pull factors influence tourist movement?

• Push factors attract tourists to a destination region

• Pull factors cause tourists to leave the generating region

• Push factors cause tourists to want to leave the generating region

• Pull factors are only found in generating regions

What is the purpose of transit routes in the tourism system?

• To limit travel between regions

• To increase travel volume

• To provide convenient travel options

• To discourage tourists from visiting destination regions

Which point represents the consolidation stage of tourism development over time?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 7

Which of the following describes the characteristics of destinations at the exploration stage in the tourism destination development cycle?

• Irregular visits by a small number of adventurous tourists who travel there individually that do not occur throughout the year.

• Tourists make minimal contributions to the local economy

• Natural and Cultural attractions

• Lack of facilities include transportation and medical facilities

What is the carrying capacity?

• The maximum number of people that may visit a tourist destination at the same time, without causing negative impact

• The minimum number of members needed to push for a tourist attraction

• The maximum number of tourist attractions

• The number of passengers allowed to aboard a plane

Which of the following does not describe the characteristics of consolidation stages in the tourism destination development cycle?

• Tourist arrivals increase rapidly.

• Dominates the local economy.

  Continues to employ a significant amount of workers and contributes significantly to the local economy.

• There is a slowing down in the number of attractions and facilities built.

• The majority of tourist facilities and amenities are often owned by large multinational companies.

What does post-stagnation stages in the tourism destination development cycle consists of?

• Rejuvenation

• Recreation

• Decline

• Repulse

What led to the growth of tourism?

• Introduction of new modes of air travel

• Expansion of public transport services

• Decrease in leisure time

• Increase in disposable income

What is one type of motivation to travel that leads to the growth of tourism?

• To decrease travel opportunities

• To increase stress levels

• To achieve personal growth

• For relaxation