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Extreme Tourism Case Study Flashcards

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1
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How many companies are involved with Antarctic tourism?

A

Over 100

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2
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Describe the attractions of Antarctica (3)

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Glaciers
Wildlife
Remoteness

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3
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List some activities in Antarctica (6)

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Walking, Kayaking, skiing, climbing,scuba diving, small aircraft rides

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What percentage of Antarctica is diverted in ice?

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99%

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Do tourists go on the ice in Antarctica?

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Very rarely

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What is the maximum group of tourists allowed on Antarctica at a time?

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100

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What must tourists not take from Antarctica?

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Souvenirs

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What protects the Antarctic water from tourism?

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The rule dictating that no rubbish or human waste is allowed to be discharged into the sea

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How close are tourists in Antarctica allowed to get to the wildlife?

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5 metres

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10
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What aren’t Antarctic tourists allowed to walk on?

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Lichens

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What is the maximum amount of tourists in Antarctic PER SHIP?

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500

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What must be gained before the trip to Antarctica?

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A permit

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13
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Penguins or polar bears in Antarctica?

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Penguins

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14
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What do the tour operators do to help Antarctic conservation?

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Contribute money to it

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What happens to people after they visit antractica

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They become advocates

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16
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What has tourism done for Antarctica

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Conserved sites if intrest

17
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Why do Antarctic tourist boats have a negative impact on the penguins

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Because they visit the same colonies often more than once a day

18
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What secondary impact does animals leaving their area due to tourism in Antarctica have

A

Them leaving eggs or their young

19
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Despite the strict rules open Antarctica what still occurs

A

Lichen trampling and litter

20
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What would occur if an accident happened on an Antarctic tourist expedition

A

Oil spill

21
Q

Name four things people are worried about with Antarctica

A

Larger ships
Breeding patterns effected
Development of land tourism
Theme park mentality

22
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How many tourists visit Antarctica each year

A

40,000

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