Tourism Flashcards
0
Q
How many tourists visited between 2006-07?
A
37,506
1
Q
When did Antarctic tourism start?
A
1957
2
Q
3 types of tourism offered
A
Camping trips
Ship-board visit
Over flights
3
Q
Why do tourists go to Antarctica?
A
See glacial landscapes
See wildlife
Historic sites
To experience true remoteness
4
Q
Is tourism having an impact?
A
Currently not
5
Q
How often can a site be visited?
A
Every 2-3 days
6
Q
How close can tourists walk to wildlife?
A
5m
7
Q
Why are people concerned that the Antarctic will get damaged?
A
It is a fragile ecosystem so any damage will take a long time to be repaired
8
Q
What does the tourism peak coincide with?
A
Peak breeding periods
