Ecotourism (The Galapagos Islands)

Question 1

Where

Answer 1

1000km from the west coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean

Question 2

Belong to

Answer 2

Ecuador

Question 3

Famous link

Answer 3

Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution

Question 4

National Park/marine reserve

Answer 4

90% of the islands are designated as one of these

Question 5

When did protection begin

Answer 5

1930s

Question 6

Ecosystems

Answer 6

Among the most fragile and precious in the world
First UNESCO world heritage site in 1979
Also a biosphere reserve and whale sanctuary

Question 7

Tourist arrival

Answer 7

On small ships that tour the island

Question 8

Restrictions

Answer 8

People are only allowed onshore at specific locations in limited numbers

Question 9

Price

Answer 9

8 say cruise costs £800 without flights

Question 10

Galapagos Conservation Trust

Answer 10

Gets £25 from each visitor’s holiday price

Question 11

Tour boats

Answer 11

Owned by locals and take 10-16 tourists each

Question 12

Ecuador

Answer 12

Brought benefits because generates income

Question 13

Pollution

Answer 13

Some sites are overused and oil from boats can pollute the area, putting the islands water supply under pressure

Question 14

Benefits of the ecotourism

Answer 14

1. Environmental
2. Economic to local economy
   3 Economic to individuals

Question 15

Benefits to environment

Answer 15

The ecotourism creates jobs opportunities for present and future inhabitants where jobs wouldn’t be available in basic industries such as agriculture due to the fragile environment

Question 16

Benefits to the local economy

Answer 16

Local businesses provide the needs of tourists

Tourists stay in small guest houses run by families

Question 17

Benefits to individuals

Answer 17

People are employed in guest houses and on boats as guides and this income makes a difference in the household