3.4 Case Study - Jamaica

Question 1

Location of Jamaica

Answer 1

In the Carribean in North America
* nearest neighbour to North is Cuba, to the east is Haiti
* capital city is Kingston

Question 2

Temperature in Jamaica

Answer 2

Between 25 and 27 degrees all year
* warmest months are June to September

Question 3

Human attractions in Jamaica (name 4)

Answer 3

• White witch golf course
• Rick’s Café and Bar
• Negril Resort and Spa
• Sunscape pools
• Bob Marley Museum

Question 4

Physical attractions in Jamaica (4)

Answer 4

• Dunn River Falls
• Blue Hole
• Luminous Lagoon
• Seven Mile Beach

Question 5

Problems caused by tourism in Jamaica (name 4)

Answer 5

• Large companies (Thomas Cook) organise the holidays and take the profit (money leakage)
• Resorts and hotels have destroyed large parts of natural environment
• Tourism requires a lot of resources especially water which reduces its availability fo farmers and locals
• Jobs are seasonal
• Local people cannot afford facilities put in place for tourists
• Tourists erode footpaths

Question 6

Benefits caused by tourism in Jamaica (2)

Answer 6

• Tourism brings money - 20% of GDP
• Tourism creates employment - 220,000 Jamaicans work in tourism

Question 7

Solutions to problems with tourism in Jamaica (name 4)

Answer 7

• Support for local businesses
• Strict new building regulations for any development
• Eroded areas have been fenced off and fines are issued on those walking in protected areas
• Worker’s pension for seasonal employees from government
• Investment in highways around the island