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Where are most settlements found in Jamaica?

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On coast.

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Why are most settlements found on coast?

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Easier for cargo ships to access island. Majority of island centre is rocky/mountainous, making it difficult to develop on top of.

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What is an example of a rocky, mountainous area near the centre of the island?

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Dry Harbour Mountains

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What 6 factors influence people to visit Jamaica?

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Climate, beaches, culture, history, famous people and nature.

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Why does the climate entice people to Jamaica?

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Average of 26 all year, no cold months and very low rainfall.

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Why do the beaches entice people to Jamaica?

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White sand.
Clear, warm Caribbean Sea.
Opportunity for diving, wildlife and coral.

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Why does the culture entice people to Jamaica?

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People are made more aware of culture and sports due to films like Cool Runnings

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Why does the history entice people to Jamaica?

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Mansion houses or historic plantation houses may now be museums.
Allows tourists to learn about history and relation to British colonies.

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Why do famous people entice people to Jamaica?

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Usain Bolt and Bob Marley’s worldwide success entice tourists to learn about their homeland.

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Why does the nature entice people to Jamaica?

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Beautiful natural features such as waterfalls like Dunns waterfall.

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Where is Jamaica?

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North America, very close to South America and surrounded by Caribbean Sea. Haiti and Cuba are closest neighbours.

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What are the negative economic impacts of tourism?

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Skilled Jamaicans leave for higher paid work abroad.
Economic leakage.
Money often concentrated in resorts, increases inequalities in other parts of country.
Jobs in tourism often seasonal.

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What are the positive economic impacts of tourism?

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Makes 20% of GDP.
Well paid by Jamaican standards.
Multiplier effect.
Taxes paid help develop country.
People living in tourist resorts become richer with money spent by tourists.
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What tropical destination in Jamaica needs protecting?

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Font Hill.

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In Font Hill, what animals are endangered?

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Manatees, sea turtles, crocodiles and seals.

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In Font Hill, what animals are there?

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Lobsters and conks, birds, crocodiles, coral reefs

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How many species of bird are there at Font Hill?

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148+

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How many crocodiles are there at Font Hill?

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100

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What has happened to many crocodiles at Font Hill?

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Displaced or killed

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What has happened to sea grass and mangroves in Font Hill?

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Sea grass removed (normally keeps sand stable) and mangroves bulldozed (normally protect freshwater from saltwater).

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How many acres of property are own by oil companies in Font Hill?

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3000 acres

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In Font Hill, what has happened to native forests?

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90% cut down

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In Font Hill, what are there plans for?

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Oil refinery, agriculture, housing and hotels, golf course and airport. Large plan development leads to rapid urbanisation.

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In Font Hill, what happened to fish nurseries?

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Poor practices destroyed them

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What could be developed in Font Hill?

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Areas for science, technology and education. Strengthen economy and brings in additional money alongside a tourism.

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(Sustainable tourism) where does Half Moon get its produce from?

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90% from local providers

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(Sustainable tourism) what initiative has been set up to support local communities with tourism?

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Meet the People. Guests are matched with one of 700 Jamaican volunteers and children can partake.

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(Sustainable tourism) what is Half Moon?

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400 acre luxury resort in Jamaica which has achieved Green Globe Benchmark certification.

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What has Half Moon done to its energy bill? (Sustainable tourism)

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Recorded a 5% drop due to several conservation initiatives.

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(Sustainable tourism) what are some of the conservation initiatives introduced by Half Moon?

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Water treatment plant.
Replacing high wattage bulbs with lower energy bulbs.
Resort practices policy of self sufficiency, such as making own furniture.

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(Sustainable tourism) what are Hotel Mockingbird Hill’s two identified main areas of environmental concern?

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Climate change and water conservation.

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(Sustainable tourism) What have Hotel Mockingbird Hill adopted?

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Emission-reducing goals by changing main source of energy from fossil fuels to renewables. Compensates every drop of water used with recycling and conservation programmes.

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Describe carbon offset programme launched by owners of Hotel Mockingbird Hill? (Sustainable tourism)

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Encourages guests to donate $10 which is passed on to Jamaican Conservation and Development Trust.

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(Sustainable tourism) What is Green Castle Estate?

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In Robins Bay and 1600 acres. One of largest orchid and organic farms in Caribbean.a

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(Sustainable tourism) what did Green Castle Estate recently form?

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Green castle Tropical Study Centre which supports surrounding rural communities and attracts students/researchers to study land use and its effects on ecosystems and people.

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(Sustainable tourism) what is Mystic Mountain?

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In Ochos Rios. Eco friendly adventure park on over 100 acres of land. Contains diverse ecosystems.

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(Sustainable tourism) what diverse ecosystems does Mystic Mountain contain?

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Natural springs.
Tropical plants.
Trees.
Variety of birds.

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(Sustainable tourism) How was construction of Mystic Mountain different?

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Chairlift foundations installed by helicopter, significantly reduced environmental disturbance and eliminated need for roadway.

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(Sustainable tourism) How much bobsled track was used at Mystic Mountain and how was it transported?

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1000m hand carried and laid on the natural limestone cliffs.

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(Sustainable tourism) What are the energy requirements at Mystic Mountain?

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Over 90% of requirements are generator supplied with unique specifications designed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by over 60%.

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(Sustainable tourism) What does Jake’s resort in Calabash Bay buy?

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As much produce as possible within 10 miles of resort. Generates business and sustains local suppliers.

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(Sustainable tourism) what initiatives does Jake’s Resort take?

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Pool filtered with salt water - no chemicals.
Rooms cooled by fan only.
Use recycled water for irrigation.
Solar heating.
Provides fresh water bottle refills - cuts down plastic use.

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(Sustainable tourism) what have the co-owners of Jake’s Resort founded?

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Not for profit foundation called Breds which aided a local school and trained a lifesaving tea for sea rescue.

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(Sustainable tourism) what does Dolphin Head Trust do?

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Works to protect 3000 acres of biologically diverse Dolphin Head Mountains, near Montego Bay.

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(Sustainable tourism) what is the Dolphin Head Trust?

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Non government organisation dedicated to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in and around the Dolphin Head Forest Reserve.

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(Sustainable tourism) what does the area of the Dolphin Head Forest Reserve contain?

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Orchids, ferns, bromeliads and bird life. Visitors can learn about medicinal plants and historical and cultural elements of area.

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(Sustainable tourism) what is the Royal Palm Preserve near Negril designed to do?

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Protect and conserve protected area of Negril Great Morass and its wetland flora and fauna.

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(Sustainable tourism) what does the Royal Palm Preserve near Negril aim to do?

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Raise level of awareness, knowledge and understanding about Negril Great Morass, and to provide opportunities to citizens of neighbouring communities.

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(Sustainable tourism) what do the opportunities provided by the Royal Palm Preserve near Negril enable?

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Income generation through direct employment, training and facilitation of sustainable livelihood projects in the community.

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