geo 6 Flashcards
1.Explain ecotourism.
Tourists who wish to experience nature and learn about the natural world is said to be ‘natural’
tourism,
What does ecotourism involve?
small groups of people who does not harm the environment. It also
respects the beliefs and ways of life of local people.
3.Why is ecotourism a form of sustainable tourism?
ensures that the resources are not
damaged for future generations.
two negative effects of tourism based on the above tourist destination. The Swiss Alps
Forests cut down to create ski runs and resorts.
Avalanches are more likely.
Egypt is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. What is it known for?
ancient sites such asthe Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings,and
the Sphinx.
What do people choose to spend as tourists on the River Nile?
Some people choose to take a cruise on the River Nile, while others opt for a beach holiday
alongside the Red Sea.
What encourages the students to visit Egypt?
The climate
What type of climate do they have in Egypt?
hot and sunny.
“The climate is hardly surprising”. Why is it surprising?
desert with only the River Nile creating a
corridor of human settlement.
Tourism has grown faster than any other sector of the economy. Give reason.
Over 260,000 people are employed in the tourism industry working in hotels, shops, or at the
main tourist sites.
Thousands more local people make and sell souvenirs, provide food, or act as guides.
The number of shops and restaurants has more than doubled since the early 1980s.
New roads have been built and services such as water and sanitation have been improved.
Where is the town of El Qusei situated?
west shore of the Red Sea.
Red Sea is a paradise’. For whom is the Red Sea a paradise?
divers.
d) Why do many people travel to places like El Qseir?
to enjoy diving holidays.
What is the great attraction for tourists apart from the weather? Name it in the shape.
large expanse of coral reef
found along the coast.
‘The reef is teeming with life’. What are the short courses offered to the people? Name the courses.
offered short courses in snorkelling or scuba diving.
What are the other activities for the tourists apart from the underground activities?
jet skiing, para sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing
What are other activities on dry land?
hotels offer swimming pools, beaches, and the opportunity to take desert safaris.
What are the developments in tourism that the government is encouraging in Egypt?
5-star hotels, tourist villages and marinas
the damage caused to the environment due to the developments in the past?
Some stretches of coral were destroyed to make way for sandy beaches.
Other parts of the reef became polluted.
Write an example of unsustainable tourism.
Short-term profit was leading to long-term damage to the environment.
What was set up to oversee new developments in tourism and when was it set
The Tourism Development AuthorityIt was set up in 1991.
