Biggest threats to glaciated landscapes (20) Flashcards
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Tourism active
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- peak season creates litter, pollution - effecting biodiversity
+ socio-economic benefits, local economy boost, better infrastructure and standard of living in HIMALAYAS people climbing Everest.
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Tourism relict
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- Trampling and footpath erosion- effecting infiltration rates and localized flooding via exposing soil that is easily washed away.
+ Local economy boost. E.g. LAKE DISTRICT £1.1 billion spent by visitors 2014, supporting 16,000 jobs.