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Ecotourism Principles and Practices

Ecotourism Principles and Practices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the concept of ecotourism, highlighting its importance as a form of sustainable tourism. It covers the history and principles of ecotourism, including its origins in the 1960s and 1970s, and the key principles of minimizing environmental impacts, respecting host cultures, and maximizing benefits to local communities. The video also explores various ecotourism activities, such as staying in eco-lodges, hiking, and wildlife spotting. It emphasizes the benefits of ecotourism, including environmental conservation and economic support for local communities, while also stressing the responsibilities of tourists and stakeholders to minimize negative impacts. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to adopt sustainable travel practices.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the most environmentally destructive activities on the planet?

Fishing

Tourism

Agriculture

Manufacturing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which decade saw the term 'ecotourism' gain significant recognition?

1960s

1950s

1980s

1970s

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a typical activity associated with ecotourism?

Staying in an eco-lodge

Bird watching

Shopping in malls

Hiking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a core principle of ecotourism?

Providing educational experiences

Promoting cultural erosion

Maximizing tourist numbers

Encouraging mass tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should ecotourism accommodation be designed?

Urban and modern

Site-sensitive and environmentally friendly

Luxurious and resource-intensive

Remote and inaccessible

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should ecotourism promote among all involved parties?

Economic leakage

Ethical and moral responsibility

Cultural insensitivity

Over-tourism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a goal of ecotourism?

To minimize environmental impacts

To increase globalization

To ignore local cultures

To promote mass tourism

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