MHT3623

What is one of the potential threats of Ecotourism?

• Local communities refusing to engage with tourists due to cultural differences

• Overdevelopment of infrastructure to meet tourism demands, affecting the environment and community balance

• Tourists avoiding destinations that are too remote or undeveloped

• Government banning tourism activities in natural areas to protect wildlife

Which of the following best illustrates a potential economic benefit of ecotourism?

• Increased dependence on foreign investors for tourism infrastructure

• Reduction in local employment due to environmental restrictions

• Greater circulation of income within local communities through job creation

• Diversion of tourism profits to national-level corporations

How do you define ecotourism?

• Tourism that focuses only on luxury and shopping experiences

• Traveling to natural places without concern for the environment

• Mass tourism that brings large crowds to cities and beaches

• A type of nature-based tourism that helps protect animals and habitats while supporting local communities

Which of the following is a benefit of ecotourism?

• Destroying natural habitats for development

• Limiting access to nature for local people

• Providing safe spaces for wildlife and supporting healthy ecosystems

• Increasing pollution in natural areas

Adventure tourism is commonly divided into three categories:
__________, __________, and __________.

Which of the following are the four main dimensions of ecotourism?

• Historical, Cultural, Political, and Recreational

• Environmental, Experiential, Sociocultural, and Economic

• Urban, Rural, Commercial, and Natural

• Physical, Mental, Social, and Emotional

What does the experiential dimension in tourism refer to?

• The cost of tourism packages

• The environmental impact of tourism

• The number of tourists visiting a site

• The tourist’s personal experience and emotional connection

Which statement best describes the difference between on-site and off-site impacts in ecotourism?

• On-site impacts happen in cities, while off-site impacts happen in jungles

• On-site impacts occur in natural areas, while off-site impacts occur in built-up or developed areas

• On-site impacts are always positive, while off-site impacts are always negative

• Off-site impacts only happen during construction projects

What is one negative environmental impact of ecotourism?

• Protection of endangered species

• Creation of more green spaces

• Destruction of local resources

• Increased awareness of conservation

What is the second stage of local feelings towards the tourism industry, where locals feel neutral and tourism becomes normal?