Ecotourism

Why is tourism beneficial to economies (Select all correct answers)?

• Increases resort industries

• Makes local economies more productive

• Employing millions of people every year

• Increase airport flights

What is an characteristic of an ecotourist (select all correct answers)?

• Booking at a location that advertises motor vehicles excursions

• Booking a Villa or hotel that prioritizes low or no emissions

• Reusing bath towels

• Decreases use of air conditioning

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What is the goal of ecotourism (select all correct answers)?

• Education about the local culture

• Increase tourism

• decrease tourism

• Environmental Conservation

What areas do ecotourist typically travel to (select all correct answers)

• National parks

• Bodies of water

• Forests & Mountains

• Farms

What are the negative effects of tourism on the environment (select all correct answers)?

• Air pollution & Deforestation

• Decreased emissions

• Soil erosion

• Global warming

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What year did most people realize that ecotourism was a type of tourism?

• 2000

• 2020

• 1980

• 1990

What is the ultimate goal of ecotourism in general?

• To create travel experiences that are mutually beneficial for tourists and the destination

• Not creating travel experiences that are mutually beneficial for tourists and the destination

• To create travel experiences that are mutually beneficial only to the economy and the destination

• To create travel experiences that are mutually beneficial for local emissions and the destination

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What do ecotourists consider when planning a trip (select all correct answers)?

• How to minimize their impact

• Enhance environmental & cultural awareness

• Creating a mutually positive experience & provide financial benefits to local communities

• Raise sensitivity to local political & social climates & support low impact facilities

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What is ecotourism?

• Tourism to natural areas that is sustainable and benefits the wildlife and local people.

• Tourism to natural only islands that is sustainable and benefits the wildlife and local people.

• Tourism to natural areas that is sustainable and adversely effects the wildlife and local people.

• Tourism to natural areas that is sustainable and benefits the wildlife and non-local people.

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What are the different forms of ecotourism (select all correct answers)?

• Agro-tourism

• Community Development

• Eco-lodging

• Ecotours