WorksheetsSUSTAINABLE TOURISM_AFTERNOON CLASS
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who defined sustainable development as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”?
United Nations
Brundtland Commission
World Bank
UNESCO
Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable tourism (1995 Lanzarote Conference)?
Environmentally friendly
Socially equitable
Politically controlled
Economically viable
The book Silent Spring, which sparked the modern environmental movement, was written by:
Aldo Leopold
Rachel Carson
Jane Goodall
David Attenborough
Which impact of tourism includes job creation, income generation, and government revenue?
Economic
Environmental
Social
Cultural
The spread of ideas, foods, and sports through tourism is called:
Economic diffusion
Cultural diffusion
Environmental diffusion
Social diffusion
Which of the following is an indirect impact of tourism on the economy?
Tourists buying souvenirs
Hotels hiring staff
Farmers supplying produce to hotels
Tourists paying entrance fees
Which is an example of visual pollution caused by tourism?
Billboards and power lines
Litter on beaches
Noise from vehicles
Overcrowded parks
Which ASEAN region contribution is true about tourism?
Around 2% of GDP
Around 5% of GDP
Around 10% of GDP
Around 20% of GDP
Which factor is NOT a determinant of tourism impacts?
Type of tourism
Scale of tourism
Duration of stay
Tourists’ personal fashion styles
Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA) were developed to:
Track tourist arrivals
Monitor hotel occupancy
Accurately measure tourism’s contribution to the economy
Promote sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism only focuses on protecting the environment.
True
False
The first Earth Day was held in 1970 and helped launch the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
True
False
Ecotourism is usually more harmful than mass tourism.
True
False
Noise pollution from tourism can come from aircraft and road traffic.
True
False
Induced effects of tourism refer to spending by workers in tourism-related jobs.
True
False
Overdependence on tourism can make economies vulnerable.
True
False
Habitat fragmentation helps preserve biodiversity in tourist destinations.
True
False
Community involvement is a determinant that helps balance tourism impacts.
True
False
Direct tourism impacts can be measured through the jobs created in hotels and restaurants.
True
False
The Club of Rome highlighted the “limits to growth” concept in 1968.
True
False
The Philippine region where the Ifugao rice terraces demonstrate indigenous sustainable practices.
Ifugao, Cordillera Region
Bicol Region
Central Visayas
Davao Region
The UN body that defined sustainable tourism in 1988.
UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization)
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
The year the Brundtland Report was published.
1987
1992
1972
2000
Author of The Challenge of Man’s Future.
Harrison Brown
Aldous Huxley
Rachel Carson
Isaac Asimov
Negative environmental impact that reduces starlight visibility due to excessive artificial light.
Light pollution
Water pollution
Soil erosion
Acid rain
A positive socio-cultural impact of tourism that helps maintain traditions.
Cultural preservation / pride in heritage
Increased pollution in tourist areas
Loss of local identity
Overcrowding of destinations
The main tool developed by the World Economic Forum to assess tourism competitiveness.
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI)
Global Tourism Performance Scale (GTPS)
International Visitor Impact Index (IVII)
Tourism Sustainability Assessment Tool (TSAT)
Example of a reversible tourism impact.
Cleaning up litter / fixing minor plant damage
Permanent loss of wildlife habitat
Construction of large hotels
Extinction of local species
A 2006 documentary by Al Gore that raised awareness on climate change.
An Inconvenient Truth
The Day After Tomorrow
Before the Flood
Chasing Ice
Major tourism impact seen in Boracay due to resort encroachment.
Beach encroachment / loss of access in Boracay
Increase in local agriculture
Improved air quality
Expansion of mangrove forests
Spending by international tourists within a country is called ____.
Visitor exports
Domestic investment
Internal remittance
Local subsidies
Excessive reliance on tourism for income, making a community fragile to crises.
Overdependence on tourism
Sustainable development
Cultural preservation
Economic diversification
A tourism-related job that may be seasonal or low-paying, representing poor job quality.
Seasonal / low-paying jobs
Executive management positions
Permanent government jobs
High-tech engineering roles
A determinant referring to the ability of locals to withstand tourism pressure.
Local resilience
Tourist satisfaction
Economic leakage
Carrying capacity
Organization founded in 1969 advocating for environmental protection and justice.
Friends of the Earth
World Wildlife Fund
Greenpeace
Sierra Club
Example of water-stressed regions where tourism contributes to shortages.
Caribbean, Mediterranean, or North Africa
Scandinavia, Alaska, or Siberia
Amazon Rainforest, Congo Basin, or New Zealand
Antarctica, Greenland, or Iceland
A long-term cumulative tourism impact that permanently damages ecosystems.
Irreversible ecosystem damage / species extinction
Temporary habitat disturbance
Seasonal migration disruption
Reversible pollution effects
UN conference in 1972 that set the foundation for international environmental cooperation.
1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm)
1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro)
1987 Montreal Protocol Conference
2015 Paris Climate Conference
Example of direct economic impact of tourism.
Hotel bookings / restaurant spending
Increased pollution in tourist areas
Cultural exchange between tourists and locals
Construction of new airports
The practice of importing products for tourists, causing loss of local economic benefits.
Leakage
Multiplier Effect
Sustainable Tourism
Carrying Capacity
