Antarctic/Arctic Flashcards
1
Q
How many tourists does Antarctica have each year?
A
40,000
2
Q
By how much has Arctic tourism increase since 1990?
A
Doubled - 1 million to 2 million
3
Q
How many cruise ships visited Svalbard in 2015?
A
50 cruise ships
4
Q
What are examples of endemic Arctic flora and fauna?
A
Arctic poppy
Arctic fox
5
Q
What are the potential environmental impacts of tourism?
A
Disturbance of wildlife
Trampling
Littering
6
Q
What tourist activity is becoming increasingly popular with south-east Asians?
A
Fly-sail tourism
Helicopters bring tourists to ships
