Toursim & Biodiversity

Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and commitment to conservation. Approximately what percentage of the country's land is designated as protected areas, including national parks?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Which of the following best describes the concept of "carrying capacity" in biodiversity tourism?

• The maximum number of species that can coexist in a habitat.

• The number of visitors an ecosystem can support without degradation.

• The total number of tourists allowed in a particular area.

• The balance between ecosystem health and visitor satisfaction.

Biodiversity hotspots attract significant tourism. What is a major challenge in managing tourism sustainably in such areas?

• Ensuring equal revenue distribution among tour operators

• Balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the ecological needs of fragile ecosystems

• Building large-scale infrastructure to accommodate growing visitor numbers

• Promoting mass tourism to fund conservation initiatives

In the context of marine biodiversity, what is the "spillover effect" often discussed in tourism and conservation?

• The economic benefits of tourism spilling into adjacent industries

• Marine species migrating to unprotected areas due to over-visitation

• Protected marine areas replenishing adjacent ecosystems, boosting biodiversity

• Tourists causing pollution in coastal areas that affects inland ecosystems

Draw an example of "flagship species".

In general, terrestrial ecosystems have a higher level of protection compared to marine ecosystems.

• True

• False

Which of the following regulations/frameworks has to be ratified by states to be exercised?

• UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992)

• Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022)

• The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (1992)

• World Charter for Sustainable Tourism (1995)