The Significance of Tourism and Ecotourism

How does domestic and international tourism contribute to the economic development of a country? (choose two)

• By bringing in foreign currency

• By providing new jobs

• By reducing the need for imports

• By decreasing the cost of living

• By changing traditional lifestyles

Which of the following is a cultural benefit of tourism?

(Choose two)

• Increased pollution

• Preservation of local traditions

• Overcrowding in cities

• Higher cost of living

• Appreciation for different ways of life

How can tourism help the environment? (Choose two)

• By improving air quality

• By deforestation and loss of animal habitat

• By using revenue to protect natural resources

• By building roads to make reaching tourist sites easier.

• By educating tourists on environmental concerns

What role does tourism play in promoting cultural exchange?

(Choose two)

• It isolates communities from each other

• It encourages the sharing of cultural practices

• It reduces the diversity of cultural expressions

• It limits the spread of cultural knowledge

• It can increase tolerance and cooperation between communities

How does tourism help in the preservation of historical sites?

(Choose two)

• By increasing the number of visitors beyond capacity

• By generating funds for maintenance and restoration

• By encouraging the demolition of old structures

• By reducing public interest in history

• By encouraging the local community to take care of their site

Both _______ and ______ are positive social impacts of tourism on local communities.

• decreased interaction with tourists

• increased opportunities for recreation and cultural events

• reduced community engagement

• lowered educational opportunities

• more community pride

In what way does tourism contribute to the infrastructure

development of a region? (Choose two)

• By reducing the need for public transportation

• By encouraging investment in roads and airports

• By decreasing the demand for hotels

• By limiting the expansion of public services

• By the need to improve communication services

What is NOT a benefit for these students from increased

tourism in Kenema?

• Possibly infrastructure improvement

  or more outside investments

• A better understanding of the world outside Kenema and SL

• A more diversified economy

• Valuing and protecting their cultural heritage

• An increased dependence on tourism

How does tourism influence global understanding and peace?

• By allowing stereotypes to continue

• By promoting international dialogue and cooperation

• By increasing cultural isolation

• By avoiding contact with countries that are at war

• By connecting

  people who speak different languages

Which is NOT a goal of ecotourism?

• Encouraging increased numbers of tourists for more revenue

• Using certifications and standards to protect areas

• Providing educational experiences for residents and tourists

• Minimizing negative impact on the environment

• Supporting local communities