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Tourism GW 3 - Impacts of tourism

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a positive impact of tourism on the environment?

a)

Vandalism

b)

Increased littering

c)

Conservation of natural environments

d)

Increased congestion

2.

Which of the following is not an example for the conservation of natural environments?

a)

Trekking with mountain gorillas, Rwanda

b)

Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation centre, Malaysia

c)

Inca trail hike, Machu Picchu, Peru

d)

Kenya safari tour

3.

Define carbon footprint.

a)

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by activities that involve fossil fuels.

b)

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by activities that involve nuclear reactors.

c)

The amount of oxygen produced by activities that involve fossil fuels.

d)

The number of steps taken to emit 1kg of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

4.

What is one disadvantage of socio-cultural impact of tourism?

a)

Preservation of local customs and heritage

b)

Dilution of local customs and heritage

c)

Seasonal umeployment

d)

Underuse of facilities at certain times of the year

5.

Name the historic site as shown in the picture.

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Wat Arun

c)

Angkor Wat

d)

Pyramids of Egypt

6.

How does Japan preserve its local custom and heritage?

a)

Eating sushi with chopsticks

b)

Disneyland characters speak in Japanese at Tokyo Disneyland

c)

Women with long necks are being photographed by tourists

d)

Holding of tea ceremony (chanoyu) for tourists

7.

Why is there growth in income among locals in the tourism industry?

a)

Tourists buy souvenirs for their friends back home.

b)

There is an overall increase in revenue for the country when tourists spend money and engage in the services provided by locals.

c)

Large amounts of goods and services are imported to meet the needs of tourists.

d)

Tourists book international airline tickets to fly to their destination.

8.

Which of the following infrastructure is not an example of development?

a)

Better airport

b)

Paved roads

c)

Hotels with broken taps

d)

Electricity and wifi connection

9.

When is the peak season for tourists to Sapporo, Japan?

a)

December to February

b)

March to May

c)

June to September

d)

October to December

10.

What are the tensions in managing the impacts of tourism?

a)

between tourists and airline companies

b)

between tourists and locals

c)

between locals and the government

d)

between tourists and the environment

11.

What is the negative impact of tourism in Bali, Indonesia?

a)

Tourists contribute to the growth of income of locals by hiring them as drivers or tour guides.

b)

Tourists fail to respect local customs, such as entering temples with mini shorts.

c)

The large numbers of hotels and resorts deprive some locals of the water supply.

d)

Tourists learn more about the customs and traditions of Balinese culture by watching dances and performances.

12.

What is the negative impact of tourism in Machu Picchu?

a)

The weight and combined footsteps of tourists would damage the land and artefacts.

b)

Tourists hike through the Inca trail to appreciate the flora and fauna of the natural environment.

c)

Tourists appreciate the beauty of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains by taking many photos.

d)

Tourists leave trash like plastic bottles and food wrappers while hiking through the Inca trail.

13.

Which of the following is not a stakeholder in the management of tourism?

a)

Global airlines

b)

Planning authority

c)

Local community

d)

Non-governmental organisations

14.

What is community-based tourism?

a)

Tourists stay at community centres.

b)

Tourists take photos of the locals and post them on social media to create awareness.

c)

Tourism that involves homestays and benefits mainly local communities.

d)

Tourists trek through jungles and climb waterfalls to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

15.

Which is the planning authority for tourism in Singapore?

a)

Singapore Tour Guides

b)

Singapore Tourism Board

c)

Singapore Tourism Association

d)

Singapore Trade and Industries

16.

What is the role of the planning authority in Singapore?

a)

To attract large numbers of tourists to Singapore

b)

To step up patrols in crowded tourist areas

c)

To conserve national heritage sites like the various ethnic districts around Singapore

d)

To catch pickpockets and thieves who target tourists

17.

What is one strength of NGOs?

a)

To facilitate communication between various stakeholders

b)

To rely on donations from other organisations to run their organisation

c)

To draft laws and policies for governments to follow

d)

To generate profits from visitor arrivals