WorksheetsHospitality: 7 - Theme Parks and Recreation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
Why were the amusement parks in the seaside resorts areas sometimes referred to as trolley parks?
because the trolley industry funded these parks in full
because the only people who worked there were trolley workers
because all of the rides were fashioned after trolleys
because they were at the end of trolley or railway lines
How are the majority of government-sponsored recreation sites funded?
the personal funds of local government employees
very high parking pass fees
charging exorbitant entrance and other fees
various forms of taxes
A training focused on the importance of paying attention to and respecting the differences between societies is called
Management Training
Linguistic Learning
Voluntary Awareness
Cultural Sensitivity Training
______ is recreation where the customer pays and for which the supplier expects to make a profit.
Leisurely recreation
Government-funded recreation
Non-profit recreation
Commercial recreation
Selma is headed to a world's fair with her family. What can she MOST LIKELY expect to see at this fair?
non-perishable foods for sale created by people in the location of the fair
exhibits created by participating countries
medical procedure demonstrations
science experiment demonstrations and lectures
Why is a park ranger a good resource when someone gets lost or goes missing at or near a national park?
their required memorization of all maps
their ability to think like a wild animal
their knowledge of the landscape
their athleticism
Today, Gerald is an experienced theme park manager. How did Gerald likely begin his career in theme park management?
by jumping right in as manager of the entire park
by managing one specific aspect of the park
by visiting the park every day for months as a patron
by completing a degree in theme park management
Why do many people prefer mini golf over the recreational sport, golf?
Games are shorter, don't require a lot of skill, and often feature a fun theme.
Games always include lots of free food, a prize for the winner
Games require little to no skill, groups of more than 20 people can play at once
Games only take 15-20 minutes
As the owner and operator of a for-profit business, what is Torrey expected to produce?
a higher total tax deduction
a reduced need for community support
a positive cash flow
a negative cash flow
What is one of the greatest safety risks that could occur at an amusement park?
the mechanical failure of a ride
the spread of an infection due to an employee
a fight between two patrons turning violent
food poisoning
What organization is charged with overseeing environmental impact on the 419 parks in the United States
The Federal Recreation Unit
The State Area Service
The National Parks Service
The Local Leisure Department
In addition to keeping the parks and recreation areas safe and assisting in search and rescue missions, what else might be included in the role of a park ranger?
seeking out investors and grants to fund the park efforts
leading nature walks or teaching educational workshops
crafting rock art to decorate the park trails
designing billboards to advertise the parks on highway roadsides
Park rangers in the National Park Service are considered government employees.
True
False
How does one differentiate between leisure and recreation?
Leisure is time spent away from necessary tasks; recreation is what activities are done during that time away.
Recreation is time spent away from necessary tasks; leisure is what activities are done during that time away.
Leisure is the completion of tasks, recreation is how fast you complete them.
Recreation is the completion of tasks, leisure is how fast you complete them.
Governments are the only non-commercial group that offers recreation and leisure activities.
True
False
What social impact can recreational activities have on people's lives?
tends to make social situations very awkward
helps you bond with others socially
encourages social distancing
allows extroverts to avoid over socializing
What kind of employment do most theme parks offer that may help a high school student gain some experience now?
online work opportunities
pre-dawn working hours
full-time employment
seasonal employment
What career would be good for someone who would enjoy working with the public and spending time outdoors?
flight attendant
travel agent
park ranger
hotel concierge
Mental and physical health experts believe that forming strengthened relationships through recreational activities can help people accomplish greater personal growth and development.
True
False
What types of organizations are often governed by a board of people instead of an individual?
non-profits
for-profits
recreational
non-government entities
