Tourism and Environmental Impact

What was the author's initial impression of Vietnam's hidden paradise island?

• It was untouched and pristine.

• It was already developed and crowded.

• It was in the process of being developed.

• It was a bustling tourist destination.

How can tourism help protect and preserve the environment?

• By increasing the number of tourists.

• Through regular cleanup operations.

• By building more hotels.

• By ignoring environmental issues.

What is one of the best-known examples of visitor management to minimize environmental impact?

• Machu Picchu

• Cape Verde

• Costa Rica

• Bali

What is a major concern in drier regions like the Mediterranean due to tourism?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Noise pollution

How much water does an average golf course in a tropical country like Thailand use compared to rural villages?

• As much as 40,000 rural villages

• As much as 20,000 rural villages

• As much as 60,000 rural villages

• As much as 10,000 rural villages

What is a significant contributor to waste in mountain regions due to tourism?

• Oxygen cylinders

• Glass bottles

• Food wrappers

• Plastic bottles

What is a common consequence of poor planning in tourism development?

• Sustainable growth

• Economic decline

• Increased tourist satisfaction

• Habitat loss

What can be a result of shoreline development on coral reefs?

• Stable marine ecosystems

• Increased coral growth

• Improved water quality

• Decline in coral size

What should tourists avoid doing to help protect marine ecosystems?

• Taking pieces of coral as souvenirs

• Snorkeling

• Using eco-friendly sunscreen

• Swimming in the ocean

What is a recommended practice for tourists to minimize their environmental impact?

• Straying off established trails

• Taking shortcuts

• Feeding wild animals

• Sticking to the path