IB DP Geography Sport, Leisure and Tourism Overview

Which of the following is a key factor in categorizing touristic activities?

• Political affiliation

• Cost

• Language spoken

• Local currency

As economic development increases, participation in leisure activities generally:

• Decreases

• Increases

• Remains unchanged

• Becomes less diverse

Human factors that explain the growth of rural tourism hotspots include:

• Natural landscape

• Transportation infrastructure

• Weather patterns

• Soil quality

Which would have the largest sphere of influence?

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Niche national tourism strategies often target:

• Mass tourism markets

• Global audiences with specific interests

• Only domestic tourists

• Only luxury travelers

Sustainable tourism emphasizes:

• Maximizing tourist numbers at any cost

• Minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefits for local communities

• Prioritizing the needs of international tour operators

• Ignoring cultural preservation

Large-scale sporting festivals are considered temporary sites of leisure because:

• They are permanent fixtures.

• They only occur for a limited time.

• They have no associated costs.

• They are always in urban areas.

The role of TNCs in expanding international tourism destinations includes:

• Limiting investment in infrastructure.

• Promoting local ownership.

• Providing investment and marketing.

• Discouraging government involvement.

Consider the potential impact of social media on personal participation in sports and tourism. Which statement BEST reflects a critical analysis?

• Social media has no impact on real-world leisure activities.

• Social media primarily promotes passive consumption of leisure content.

• Social media can both encourage and discourage participation in sports and tourism by influencing perceptions and access to information.

• Social media only benefits large corporations in the leisure industry.

How might a national sports league's structure perpetuate or mitigate regional economic disparities and social inequalities among its fan bases?

• The league's structure has no impact on regional economic disparities.

• The league's structure always exacerbates regional economic disparities by concentrating resources in major urban centers.

• The league's structure primarily benefits rural areas by providing entertainment options.

• The league's structure can both perpetuate and mitigate regional economic disparities depending on factors like team location, revenue distribution, and community engagement.