Human geography: case studies

Question 1

What has Blackpool done to ensure a high amount of visitors?

Answer 1

• Made a bid for the supercasino in 2007. It was rejected and then scrapped.
• The Pleasure Beach brought in tourists with rides such as The Big One (tallest in UK)
• The Visit Blackpool Youtube Campaign created international awareness of Blackpool as a tourist destination, but with limited success.

Question 2

How is the Kigio Conservancy sustainable?

Answer 2

• Accomodation is built from mud, timber and thatch using local materials and methods.
• All furniture is reclaimed timber
• No electricity, oil lamps instead
• Links with local communities and schools to work on projects and raise money
• It employs local people
• It runs conservation activities e.g 2003 relocation of giraffes

Question 3

Why does Kenya (an area in the tropics) attract a large number of visitors?

Answer 3

Physical attractions:

• Tropical climate
• Safari holidays
• Natural wonders such as Mt Kenya and Lake Victoria
• Coastal resorts + coral reefs on Indian Ocean

Human:

• Different culture, traditions and lifestyles
• Nairobi is busy with lots of history

Question 4

HOT TOPIC: What are some external factors affecting tourism?

Answer 4

• Terrorism
• Global economy
• Exchange rate
• Media coverage

Question 5

How many people died in the Union Carbide disaster? Which year? What was the reaction?

Answer 5

• 3,000
• 1984
• Stricter regulations on TNCs

Question 6

How was the problem of CBD decentralisation dealt with in Bristol?

Answer 6

• £500 million spent on rejuvenating CBD by Bristol Alliance
• Huge carparks built
• Everything open until late
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Wide array of shops, restaurants and leisure

Question 7

What caused CBD decline in Broadmead 1960 - 1980?

Answer 7

• Lack of retail diversity
• Congestion
• Environmental degradation
• Rent values too high
• Crime and danger

Question 8

Why is the squatter settlement of Kibera, Nairobi a bad place to live?

Answer 8

• Only 20% of population has electricity
• 50% of people are unemployed
• HIV/AIDS twice national rate
• Water is scarce

Question 9

Why is mass tourism a good and bad thing in Kenya? (4 for each)

Answer 9

Positive:

• Has provided economic incentive for conservation
• Has increased employment
• Infrastructure has been built because of tourism
• Investment because of the multiplier effect

Negative:

• Environmental damage from roads, deforestation and soil erosion
• Inequality as landowners/ tourism companies disproportionately benefit from tourism
• Loss of traditional cultures
• Damage to the water cycle when water is diverted to tourists or waste is dumped in water