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Tourism and Environment Worksheet Extraction

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 34hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct answer. What percentage of total employment does tourism account for globally?

a)

10%

b)

5%

c)

15%

d)

20%

2.

Choose the correct answer. By 2020, how many tourist trips were predicted to occur globally?

a)

1.9 billion

b)

2 billion

c)

1.6 billion

d)

2.1 billion

3.

Choose the correct answer. What is the primary purpose of the guidelines mentioned in the learning material?

a)

To promote tourism without considering environmental impacts

b)

To provide a reference point for field project staff and encourage a consistent approach

c)

To describe whether ecotourism is an appropriate option

d)

To implement ecotourism globally

4.

Choose the correct answer. Which aspect is highlighted by the guidelines for community-based ecotourism?

a)

Marketing strategies for tourism

b)

Rules for international tourism

c)

Methods to increase tourist numbers

d)

General principles and practical considerations

5.

Choose the correct answer. Which of the following is one of the sections related to community-based ecotourism initiatives?

a)

Focusing solely on profit generation

b)

Considering whether ecotourism is an appropriate option

c)

Promoting international tourism campaigns

d)

Ignoring community involvement in ecotourism projects

6.

Identify the correct concept. The approximate percentage of global GDP accounted for by the tourism industry.

a)

About 5%

b)

About 10%

c)

About 20%

d)

About 30%

7.

Identify the correct concept. A characteristic of ecotourism identified by UNEP and WTO that involves the appreciation of both nature and indigenous cultures.

a)

Maximizing visitor numbers

b)

Appreciation of nature and local cultures

c)

Exclusive luxury amenities

d)

Urban-oriented tourism development

8.

Identify the correct concept. A characteristic of ecotourism that must be included as part of the tourist offer, as identified by UNEP and WTO.

a)

Nightlife and entertainment

b)

Interpretation and learning experiences

c)

Adventure sports only

d)

High-end retail services

9.

Identify the correct concept. A characteristic of ecotourism that focuses on minimizing detrimental consequences to the natural and socio-cultural environment.

a)

Minimizing negative impacts

b)

Maximizing profits

c)

Increasing visitor numbers

d)

Ignoring local traditions

10.

Identify the correct concept. The position of WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) states that tourism practice should be compatible with the effective preservation of this.

a)

Rapid urbanization

b)

National economic growth targets

c)

The natural environment

d)

Political stability

11.

Identify the correct concept. The party that WWF states must have an equitable share in the benefits of tourism development and practice.

a)

Multinational corporations

b)

Local communities

c)

National governments only

d)

International tour operators

12.

Identify the correct concept. The guideline for ecotourism development requires effective structures to enable the community to influence, manage, and receive benefits.

a)

Centralized management by private firms

b)

Community participation mechanisms

c)

Open-access tourism without regulation

d)

Exclusive control by external consultants

13.

Identify the correct concept. The guideline ensures that close consultation with stakeholders should lead to an agreed vision integrating environmental, social, and economic aims.

a)

Stakeholder-integrated planning and agreed vision

b)

Rapid development with minimal consultation

c)

Tourism expansion focused only on profits

d)

External planning without local input

14.

Identify the correct concept. The guideline ensures the type and level of tourism planned is suitable for the area's natural resources and cultural heritage.

a)

Unlimited visitor growth

b)

Suitability assessment aligned with resource capacity and heritage

c)

Exclusive access for foreign investors

d)

Promotion-focused marketing

15.

Identify the correct concept. This guideline mandates that communities will require ongoing access to advice and support in development, management, and marketing.

a)

One-time training only

b)

Ongoing advisory support for communities

c)

Complete outsourcing to private firms

d)

Volunteer-only assistance

16.

Identify the correct concept. This guideline ensures that ecotourism enterprises raise awareness of conservation and community issues.

a)

Sales promotions only

b)

Education and awareness raising

c)

Price discounts for tourists

d)

Exclusive VIP services

17.

Identify the correct concept. The percentage of total employment accounted for by the tourism industry globally.

a)

About 3%

b)

About 7%

c)

About 10%

d)

About 15%

18.

Identify the correct concept. The final guideline ensures projects are designed and managed for long-term viability and success.

a)

Short-term profit maximization

b)

Long-term sustainability planning

c)

Seasonal promotional campaigns

d)

Visitor number caps alone

19.

Identify the correct concept. A negative effect occurs when infrastructure is built without sustainable plans, resulting in the loss of nature.

a)

Sustainable urbanization

b)

Habitat loss from unsustainable development

c)

Community-based conservation

d)

Visitor education programs

20.

Identify the correct concept. An inevitable negative effect where using local water, electricity, and roads causes them to become exhausted over time.

a)

Resource replenishment

b)

Resource overuse due to tourism

c)

Ecological restoration

d)

Carbon offsetting

21.

Identify the correct concept. This happens when local people begin to copy the lifestyles of tourists, leading to the erosion of native traditions.

a)

Cultural resilience

b)

Demonstration effect

c)

Heritage conservation

d)

Community empowerment

22.

Identify the correct concept. A negative effect that can arise when travelers fail to research the norms and traditions of a new place.

a)

Cultural sensitivity

b)

Cultural insensitivity causing disrespect of local norms

c)

Ethnographic immersion

d)

Language acquisition

23.

Identify the correct concept. This includes the offering of animal rides or performances purely for visitor entertainment.

a)

Ethical wildlife observation

b)

Unethical wildlife tourism and animal entertainment

c)

Habitat restoration initiatives

d)

Citizen science programs

24.

Identify the correct concept. The result of heavy human and vehicle movement that causes delays for tourists and forces locals to change their daily routines.

a)

Traffic congestion and crowding

b)

Efficient transport planning

c)

Seasonal route optimization

d)

Carpooling schemes

25.

Identify the correct concept. The increase in the cost of essential goods during the high tourist season, making them less affordable for residents.

a)

Price controls

b)

Seasonal price deflation

c)

Tourism-driven price inflation

d)

Subsidies for tourists

26.

Identify the correct concept. A dangerous economic state where a place relies too heavily on tourism, risking collapse if political instability or natural disaster occurs.

a)

Diversified local economy

b)

Overdependence on tourism

c)

Decentralized governance

d)

Fiscal federalism

27.

Identify the correct concept. The accumulation of waste, including plastic, noise, light, and sewage, due to the concentration of people in one area.

a)

Circular economy

b)

Pollution and waste build-up from tourism

c)

Green infrastructure

d)

Zero-waste tourism achieved

28.

Identify the correct concept. A category of waste that includes water bottles, takeaway containers, and different packaging.

a)

Organic compostable waste

b)

Single-use plastic waste

c)

Electronic waste

d)

Biodegradable paper waste

29.

Identify the correct concept. The intentional damage done to a historical or natural site.

a)

Graffiti art

b)

Vandalism

c)

Restoration

d)

Conservation signage

30.

Identify the correct concept. The general practice that travelers must adopt to avoid causing irreparable damage to an area and its people.

a)

Irresponsible tourism

b)

Responsible travel and Leave No Trace principles

c)

Exploitative tourism

d)

Unauthorized access

31.

Identify the correct concept. The essential action a traveler must take before visiting a new place to avoid creating tension with locals.

a)

Book last-minute flights

b)

Research local customs and norms

c)

Avoid all interactions

d)

Only follow online reviews

32.

Identify the correct concept. The general term for the adverse consequences that occur when people do not travel sustainably.

a)

Positive tourism externalities

b)

Unsustainable tourism impacts

c)

Community co-benefits

d)

Net-zero tourism effects

33.

Identify the correct concept. This occurs when tourism increases consumption in areas where resources like water, land, and local resources are already scarce.

a)

Resource abundance

b)

Overtourism exacerbating resource scarcity

c)

Regenerative tourism

d)

Balanced consumption

34.

Identify the correct concept. The environmental impact that results from increased construction of hotels affecting resources like fertile soil, forests, and wildlife.

a)

Infrastructure-driven habitat destruction

b)

Micro-habitat restoration

c)

Urban greening

d)

Tourist volunteering

35.

Identify the correct concept. The greater extraction and transport of items like energy and food where the main drawback in the area is supply due to tourism.

a)

Local self-sufficiency

b)

Increased carbon footprint from import reliance

c)

Decentralized energy generation

d)

Demand-side management

36.

Identify the correct concept. The environmental issue caused by increased travel by air, road, and rail, with tourism accounting for over 60% of all air travel.

a)

Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation

b)

Noise reduction strategies

c)

Tree-planting campaigns

d)

Low-impact rail only

37.

Choose the correct answer. The exact percentage of all air travel that tourism accounts for.

a)

40%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

70%

38.

Identify the correct concept. A major environmental problem where improper disposal leads to waste being found littered along rivers, scenic areas, and roadsides.

a)

Waste-to-energy conversion

b)

Littering

c)

Selective recycling

d)

Composting programs

39.

Identify the correct concept. The type of pollution that arises from the wastewater of hotels and recreational facilities, often polluting seas and lakes.

a)

Air pollution

b)

Water pollution

c)

Soil contamination

d)

Noise pollution

40.

Identify the correct concept. Industrial construction activities and infrastructure development that can activate mining and the loss of wildlife habitats.

a)

Sustainable architecture

b)

Land degradation and deforestation from development

c)

Protected area zoning

d)

Eco-certification

41.

Identify the correct concept. The development of port and harbors that can cause changes in currents and coastal conditions.

a)

Coastal engineering impacts

b)

Inland watershed management

c)

Mountain trail restoration

d)

Urban transit planning

42.

Identify the correct concept. These are fragile marine ecosystems that suffer worldwide from tourism developments.

a)

Mangrove forests

b)

Coral reefs

c)

Kelp farms

d)

Salt marshes

43.

Identify the correct concept. The physical impact of tourists repeatedly using the same trail, which damages vegetation and soil.

a)

Trail erosion and trampling

b)

Boardwalk installation

c)

Guided nature walks only

d)

Wildlife photography

44.

Identify the correct concept. The degradation of habitats caused by tourism leisure activities such as boating in fragile marine areas.

a)

Marine habitat disturbance from boating

b)

Underwater heritage conservation

c)

Catch-and-release policies

d)

Sustainable seafood certification

45.

Identify the correct concept. The quality of this, both natural and man-made, is considered essential to tourism.

a)

Environmental quality

b)

Ticket pricing

c)

Hotel star ratings

d)

Souvenir availability

46.

Identify the correct concept. Defined as the maximum number of people who can use a site without unacceptable alteration in the physical environment and a decline in visitor experience quality (Wall and Mathieson 2006).

a)

Visitor quota

b)

Carrying capacity

c)

Sustainability index

d)

Ecological footprint

47.

Identify the correct concept. The dimension of carrying capacity that relates to the most number of people who can use a place without any damage or environmental change.

a)

Ecological carrying capacity

b)

Social carrying capacity

c)

Economic carrying capacity

d)

Administrative capacity

48.

Identify the correct concept. The dimension of carrying capacity that refers to the most number of people that can be accepted by the existing services and facilities.

a)

Perceptual carrying capacity

b)

Physical carrying capacity

c)

Ecological carrying capacity

d)

Social carrying capacity

49.

Identify the correct concept. The dimension of carrying capacity that refers to the growth of tourism that generates economic impacts without harming the local economy.

a)

Economic carrying capacity

b)

Social carrying capacity

c)

Perceptual carrying capacity

d)

Administrative capacity

50.

Identify the correct concept. The dimension of carrying capacity that relates to the views of the local people regarding tourism-related activities.

a)

Ecological carrying capacity

b)

Social carrying capacity

c)

Physical carrying capacity

d)

Economic carrying capacity

51.

Identify the correct concept. The dimension of carrying capacity refers to the number of tourists that can be accepted before the quality of visitor experience begins to deteriorate.

a)

Perceptual (psychological) carrying capacity

b)

Physical carrying capacity

c)

Ecological carrying capacity

d)

Economic carrying capacity

52.

Identify the correct concept. A factor affecting carrying capacity, referring to the type of travel that has a greater negative impact on the environment.

a)

Mass tourism formats

b)

Slow travel by train

c)

Community-based homestays

d)

Non-motorized hiking

53.

Identify the correct concept. A method to tackle carrying capacity achieved by restricting the number of people and regulating visitor usage.

a)

Visitor limits and quota management

b)

Open access to all sites

c)

Dynamic pricing only

d)

Marketing campaigns

54.

Identify the correct concept. A method to tackle carrying capacity achieved by influencing the behavior and attitude of the visitor.

a)

Environmental education and interpretation

b)

Increasing police presence

c)

Banning local guides

d)

Building more parking lots

55.

Identify the correct concept. The method developed by the US Forest Service includes all stakeholders and focuses on desired conditions rather than visitor numbers.

a)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

b)

Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC)

c)

Carrying Capacity Model (CCM)

d)

Adaptive Co-Management (ACM)

56.

Identify the correct concept. A set of methods used to measure in advance the likely effects that can happen on the environment due to a tourism development project.

a)

Stakeholder mapping

b)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

c)

Visitor satisfaction survey

d)

Market feasibility study

57.

Identify the correct concept. The component of tourism carrying capacity that includes all fixed and flexible parts of the natural, cultural, and built environment.

a)

Infrastructure component

b)

Social component

c)

Economic component

d)

Policy component

58.

Identify the correct concept. The component of tourism carrying capacity that refers to the impacts of tourism on the local economic structure, including competition with other sectors.

a)

Social component

b)

Economic component

c)

Infrastructure component

d)

Administrative component

59.

Identify the correct concept. The component of tourism carrying capacity that deals with the social patterns, identity, and lifestyle of the host communities.

a)

Economic component

b)

Social component

c)

Infrastructure component

d)

Environmental component

60.

Identify the correct concept. The type of tourism defined as the movement of people from their normal place of residence to rural areas for leisure, lasting between twenty-four hours and six months.

a)

Urban tourism

b)

Rural tourism

c)

Adventure tourism

d)

Medical tourism

61.

Identify the correct concept. A type of rural tourism that is explicitly farm-related, often involving a stay in farm accommodation.

a)

Agritourism

b)

Cultural heritage tours

c)

Eco-volunteering

d)

Wine festivals only

62.

Identify the correct concept. A type of rural tourism that specifically refers to visitors to rural settlements to enjoy the countryside and natural areas.

a)

Industrial tourism

b)

Nature-based rural tourism

c)

Urban sightseeing

d)

Shopping tourism

63.

Identify the correct concept. A form of rural tourism that is unspecialized, promotes environmental conservation, and provides direct benefits to local societies and cultures.

a)

Mass tourism

b)

Ecotourism

c)

Business travel

d)

Event tourism

64.

Identify the correct concept. An OECD requirement stating that rural tourism must be built upon the special features of the rural world, such as open space and heritage.

a)

Urban branding

b)

Emphasis on rural distinctiveness and assets

c)

High-density development

d)

Nightlife-oriented promotion

65.

Identify the correct concept. An OECD requirement that rural tourism must be small-scale in both buildings and settlements.

a)

Large resort construction

b)

Small-scale development principle

c)

Skyscraper hotels in villages

d)

Extensive parking lots

66.

Identify the correct concept. An OECD requirement that rural tourism should be connected with local families and grow slowly and organically.

a)

Rapid expansion led by external investors

b)

Community-based development with gradual growth

c)

Seasonal pop-up resorts

d)

Exclusive membership clubs

67.

Identify the correct concept. An OECD requirement that the development of rural tourism should maintain the special rural character of an area and be careful in its use of resources.

a)

Resource-intensive entertainment

b)

Conservation of rural character and sustainable resource use

c)

Full urbanization of rural centers

d)

High-traffic roadway expansion

68.

Identify the correct concept. The practice of managing tourism in a way that minimizes negative impacts on the environment and local communities.

a)

Responsible tourism

b)

Mass tourism

c)

Luxury tourism

d)

Adventure tourism

69.

Identify the correct concept. The phenomenon where excessive tourist numbers lead to the degradation of natural and cultural resources.

a)

Rural tourism

b)

Community-based tourism

c)

Ecotourism

d)

Overtourism

70.

Identify the correct concept. The approach that encourages tourists to engage with local communities and contribute to their well-being.

a)

Community engagement tourism

b)

Passive tourism

c)

Commercial tourism

d)

Exclusive tourism

71.

Identify the correct concept. The practice of ensuring that tourism development does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

a)

Mass tourism expansion

b)

Short-term tourism planning

c)

Sustainable tourism development

d)

Exclusive luxury tourism

72.

Identify the correct concept. The phenomenon where local communities experience cultural dilution due to the influx of tourists.

a)

Community cultural enrichment

b)

Heritage tourism

c)

Tourism-induced cultural erosion

d)

Cultural preservation

73.

Identify the correct concept. The guideline that emphasizes the importance of protecting biodiversity while promoting tourism activities.

a)

Tourism without environmental considerations

b)

Unregulated tourism growth

c)

Biodiversity conservation in tourism

d)

Wildlife exploitation for tourism

74.

Choose the correct answer. By what year is it projected that global tourism will reach 1.8 billion trips?

a)

2024

b)

2025

c)

2026

d)

2023

75.

Choose the correct answer. What percentage of international tourist arrivals is attributed to leisure travel?

a)

40%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

70%

76.

Identify the correct concept. The term used to describe the phenomenon where local communities experience a decline in quality of life due to excessive tourism.

a)

Tourism sustainability

b)

Tourism-induced gentrification

c)

Community displacement

d)

Overtourism

77.

Identify the correct concept. The practice of ensuring that tourism activities do not harm the environment and local communities.

a)

Luxury tourism

b)

Mass tourism

c)

Responsible tourism

d)

Adventure tourism

78.

Identify the correct concept. The phenomenon where excessive tourism leads to the degradation of natural resources and local culture.

a)

Sustainable tourism

b)

Ecotourism

c)

Overtourism

d)

Community tourism

79.

Identify the correct concept. The approach that emphasizes the importance of preserving local traditions and ecosystems while promoting tourism.

a)

Adventure travel

b)

Heritage tourism

c)

Responsible travel

d)

Eco-friendly tourism

80.

Identify the correct concept. The type of tourism that focuses on the conservation of natural resources and the well-being of local communities.

a)

Luxury tourism

b)

Cultural tourism

c)

Ecotourism

d)

Adventure tourism