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Glaicers Flashcards

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1
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What is the case study for a retreating glacier?

A

South cascade glacier, USA

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What is the case study for tourism in an alpine area?

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Chamonix, France

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How many cross country skiing courses does chamonix have?

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2

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How many people work as seasonal workers in chamonix?

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2,500

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How many visitors a day does chamonix have in summer?

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100,000

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How long are chamonix hiking trails?

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350km

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What happened in chamonix 1999?

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An avalanche killed 12 people

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What is the population of chamonix?

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10,000

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How much does the rail transport in chamonix earn a year?

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50 million

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How many visitors a day does chamonix have in winter?

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60,000

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How far is chamonix from Switzerland and Italy?

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15km

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How Long are the bike tracks in chamonix?

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40km

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How many ski areas does chamonix have?

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6

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Where is chamonix located in France?

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North-west

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15
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Name a social impact of tourism in chamonix

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Language difficulties

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Name an economic impact of tourism in chamonix

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Brings tourism to the area and money increases house prices

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Name an environmental impact of tourism in chamonix

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Deforestation

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What management strategies have been put in place to manage tourists in chamonix?

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The implement of a local bus service to reduce the use of cars.

Clean electricity from HEP

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