Tourism

Question 1

Give 6 human attractions in the Lake District.

Answer 1

Cruises on Lake Windermere
Small boat companies
Historical remains
Beatrix Potter's home
Fishing

Question 2

Give four physical attractions of the Lake District.

Answer 2

Scenery
Wildlife
Walks
Field patterns form farming

Question 3

Give three positive impacts of tourism on the Lake District.

Answer 3

Boosts economy
Reputation
Employment

Question 4

Give four negative impacts of tourism on the Lake District.

Answer 4

Traffic
Overcrowding at honeypots
Pressure on property
Environmental issues

Question 5

State four ways that the negative impacts of tourism have been managed in the Lake District.

Answer 5

Dual carriageways to reduce traffic congestion
Footpaths and parking to decrease overcrowding
Build more homes for rent
Boat speed limits

Question 6

Give an example of a tropical area where there is mass tourism.

Answer 6

Kenya

Question 7

What are the three main reasons for tourism in Kenya?

Answer 7

Mountain climbing
Safari (Masai Mara National Park)
Beaches

Question 8

Give two positive environmental impacts of tourism on Kenya.

Answer 8

Money from tourism can improve conservation of the environment
Raises awareness of the environmental issues

Question 9

Give four negative impacts of tourism on Kenya’s environment.

Answer 9

Pollution
Erosion
Destruction of habitats
Deforestation

Question 10

State 6 issues that require management in Kenya.

Answer 10

Terrorism
Overcrowding
Pollution
Damage to environment
Mixed cultures
Costs

Question 11

State four approaches that have been take by the Kenyan tourist board as an attempt to manage tourism.

Answer 11

Reduce tourist numbers in the Masai Mara Park
Doubling park entry fees
Higher minimum price level in hotels and camps
Involve local tribespeople

Question 12

Give an example of an extreme environment where there is tourism.

Answer 12

Antarctica

Question 13

State three attractions in Antarctica.

Answer 13

Climate
Wildlife
No permanent residents

Question 14

State five threats that tourism brings to Antarctica.

Answer 14

Pollution
Harming wildlife
Ice caps melting
Erosion from vehicles
No decomposition, wage issue

Question 15

State five attractions of the Himalayas.

Answer 15

Views
Skiing
Adventure holidays
Mounting walking/biking/climbing
Wildlife

Question 16

Give three reasons why stewardship and conservation is important in the Himalayas.

Answer 16

Protect views
Protect wildlife
Keep it a safe environment

Question 17

Give an example of a case study involving ecotourism.

Answer 17

The Galápagos Islands

Question 18

What are the three main types of tourism on the Galápagos Islands?

Answer 18

Touring ships
Wildlife spotting
Stop offs at specific locations

Question 19

In what ways is there ecotourism on the Galápagos Islands?

Answer 19

Strict rules on where tourists can go on land.
The Galápagos conservation trust relieves £25 from every visitor, this helps for conservation and contribute towards the welfare of the local people.
Generates income for Ecuador.

Question 20

How does tourism benefit the local people on the Galápagos Islands?

Answer 20

Employment

They can educate themselves on other cultures

Question 21

How does tourism benefit the economy on the Galápagos Islands?

Answer 21

Companies have grown, i.e cruises.

More businesses have started to provide for the needs of tourists.

Question 22

How does tourism benefit the environment of the Galápagos os Islands?

Answer 22

The local people work as their job to conserve the environment.

Question 23

How many hotels were opened in the UK between 2004 and 2005?

Answer 23

100