Zermatt In Switzerland

Question 1

What is zermatt best known for

Answer 1

for its spectacular pyramidal peak, the Matterhorn, which towers above the Swiss town

Question 2

How many visitors per year

Answer 2

2 million visitors per year.

Question 3

resident population

Answer 3

6000 people,

Question 4

Problems with too many people

Answer 4

creates a huge demand for energy and water resources and threatens environmental degradation due to urbanisation, increased noise and vehicle emissions and the expansion of ski areas.

Question 5

What does The WWE (World Wide Fund for Nature report

Answer 5

reports that winter ski tourism is one of the most ecologically devastating leisure activities in the Alps. irreparable damage to the landscape results from the construction of sic runs and the increasing use of energy-intensive snow cannons, which may apply large amounts of water, chemical and biological

Question 6

How zermatt is sustainable

Answer 6

the town is car-free , with tourists encouraged to go on foot or use bikes, electric buses or electric taxis.

Question 7

Zermatt’s new youth hostel uses..

Answer 7

solar energy and several hotels use geothermal energy

Question 8

How much per year in environmental projects, including ongoing repair of past environmental damage.

Answer 8

million Swiss francs per year

Question 9

Zermatts forests and biodiversity

Answer 9

has six protected forests and ten areas designated as wildlife sanctuaries, including seven endemic plants.