Tourism in Antarctica

What happened in November 2007 related to tourism in Antarctica?

• A new tourist attraction was opened.

• The MV Explorer boat sank.

• A new law was passed to protect wildlife.

• A major oil spill occurred.

What is a concern about tourists bringing to Antarctica?

• Excessive luggage.

• Microbes that do not belong there.

• Unnecessary technology.

• Extra food supplies.

What is the foundation of the Antarctic food chain?

• Penguins.

• Seals.

• Krill.

• Polar bears.

What resulted from the sinking of the MV Explorer?

• A new tourist route was created.

• A surface oil slick 1.5km long and covering 2.5km².

• An increase in tourist numbers.

• A decrease in wildlife population.

What is a potential consequence of tourists bringing plants to Antarctica?

• They could enhance the natural beauty.

• They could disturb the natural environment.

• They could provide food for wildlife.

• They could improve air quality.

What is the concern about microbes brought by tourists?

• They could improve the ecosystem.

• They could spread disease.

• They could clean the environment.

• They could increase plant growth.

What is the concern about tourists' impact on breeding patterns?

• It could improve them.

• It could disturb them.

• It could have no effect.

• It could make them more efficient.

How has air travel affected tourism to Antarctica?

• Air travel is cheaper.

• Air travel is more expensive.

• Air travel is less available.

• Air travel is slower.

Why are people looking for more adventurous holidays?

• As choice grows, people seek more adventurous holidays.

• People prefer staying at home.

• People are less interested in adventure.

• Adventure holidays are declining.

How does having more money affect travel to Antarctica?

• People can afford to travel further.

• People save money by not traveling.

• People spend less on travel.

• People avoid expensive destinations.