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WorksheetsYear 9 Tourism Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
The definition of a tourist is when someone spends at least 24 hours in another country
True
False
Simon lives in Carrickfergus. In which of the following scenarios is Simon a tourist?
He catches a flight from Belfast to London at 6am, goes to a work conference and flys back to Belfast at 10pm
He tows his caravan to Portstewart on Friday afternoon and stays there for a long weekend
He travels with his rugby team on a coach to Wales to play in a two-day tournament
He walks across town to his friend Paul's house for a BBQ on Saturday afternoon and stays over and gets a taxi home on Sunday afternoon
He drives to visit his Aunt and Uncle in Cork on Saturday morning. He stays over and drives back home on Sunday evening
Which of the following is a definition of leisure?
all the services that operate to support the activities tourists are involved in
any activity or pursuit that someone engages in during their free time
visits that occur outside the home region, but within the home nation
free time away from work that is available for relaxation
Which of the following famous international tourist destinations is NOT in Europe?
The Giant's Causeway
Venice
The Eiffel Tower
The Grand Canyon
Which of the following is NOT true about the Grand Tour
This is where the term 'tourists' comes from
It took place 300 years ago
It was for wealthy young men in society
It visited many historical sites in Europe
What is the name given to a trip where one fee is paid to cover the provision of transport, accommodation and sometimes food and entertainment?
A travel agent
A package holiday
Disposable income
A holiday resort
Which of the following has NOT been a key factor in the growth of the tourism industry?
Increased affluence and disposable income
The introduction of paid holiday leave and flexible working hours
People living longer, healthier lives into retirement
Improved transport links such as rail networks and low cost airlines
Global warming as a result of increases carbon emissions
Which sea does Benidorm have it's coastline on?
Mediterranean
Aegean
Caspian
Pacific
Which number on the diagram indicates the 'Mass Tourism' stage of the destination life cycle?
5
4
3
2
What is the name given to stage 5 shown on the diagram?
Development
Exploration
Rejuvenation
Mass tourism
Re-invigoration
Which of the following is a negative economic impact of mass tourism in Benidorm?
Leakage
It contributes 1% of all of Spain's annual earnings
Increased numbers of hotels, restaurants and shops mean there are many more jobs available
Lots of foreign currency is being spent in Spain by international tourists
The multiplier effect
Which of the following is a negative social impact of mass tourism in Benidorm?
A wide range of food types representing different cultures is available
Tourists use over 3 times the daily amount of water that locals use in a region that experiences regular water shortages
Traditional Spanish food and culture has been replaced in order to provide for the tastes and interests of visitors from other countries
Many jobs in the tourist industry are seasonal
Which of the following is a definition of the Psychological carrying capacity of a tourist destination?
the number of tourists who can use a site before their presence ruins the enjoyment for others and puts people off going
the number of tourists who can use a site before damage to plants and animals is irreparable
the number of tourists that a site can safely contain
the number of tourists who feel that they are able to safely enjoy and protect a destination
Which is the BEST definition of sustainable tourism?
an alternative to mass tourism
tourism that seeks to protect the environment, society and culture of the destination in the short term
tourism that aims to employ only local people and to prevent leakage from the local economy
tourism that aims to meet the current economic and social needs of the destination and protect the environment so that it continues to benefit the destination into the future
when tourists travel responsibly and visit natural areas
Name the country we studied where an ecotourist resort takes visitors to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
Romania
Uganda
Tanzania
Rwanda
How many wild mountain gorillas are left in the Virunga Mountains?
about 70
about 700
about 7000
about 70,000
Select all ways in which this ecotourist resort is attempting to minimise damage to the natural environment
they only allow small groups to visit once a day for 1 hour at a time
they only employ local people therefore reducing leakage from the economy
money raised from tourism is reinvested to protect the gorilla population from poachers
visitors with a cold are not allowed to see the gorillas in case they pass the illness to the gorillas
