Question 1

What percentage of international tourism is accounted for by Europe?&#10;A) More than 50%&#10;B) More than 60%&#10;C) More than 70%&#10;D) More than 75%

Accepted Answer

Europe is the most popular tourist destination in the world, accounting for more than 50% of international tourism.

Question 2

Which Sea attracts over 160 million tourists a year?&#10;A) Baltic&#10;B) Black&#10;C) Mediterranean&#10;D) Caspian

Accepted Answer

The Mediterranean Sea attracts over 160 million tourists a year, making it the most popular sea for tourism in the world. The other options listed (Baltic, Black, Caspian) do not attract nearly as many tourists annually.

Question 3

In which part of Europe are the Kjolen Mountains?&#10;A) Iberian Peninsula&#10;B) Eastern Europe&#10;C) Scandinavia&#10;D) UK

Accepted Answer

The Kjolen Mountains are located in Scandinavia, extending along the border of Norway and Sweden.

Question 4

In which country is the Port Aventura theme park?&#10;A) Portugal&#10;B) France&#10;C) Italy&#10;D) Spain

Accepted Answer

Port Aventura theme park is located in Spain.

Question 5

E. Routes are&#10;A) Pan-European highways&#10;B) Pan-European railways&#10;C) Distribution systems&#10;D) European canals

Accepted Answer

E. Routes are a network of Pan-European highways that facilitate road transportation across the continent.

Question 6

Which mountain range extends from the Bay of Biscay east to the Mediterranean Sea?&#10;A) The Pyrenees&#10;B) The Alps&#10;C) The Carpathians&#10;D) The Caucasus

Accepted Answer

The Pyrenees mountain range extends 430 km from the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, separating Spain and France.

Question 7

Which organization has been most active in the search for a common European heritage?&#10;A) The Association of Europe&#10;B) The Committee of Europe&#10;C) The Department of Europe&#10;D) The Council of Europe

Accepted Answer

The Council of Europe has been most active in promoting the search for a common European heritage. This intergovernmental organization was founded in 1949 with the aim of fostering cooperation between European countries and promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. One of its main objectives is to preserve and promote European cultural heritage, including through initiatives such as the European Cultural Convention and the European Heritage Days.

Question 8

The region of pronounced concentration of industrial wealth in Europe stretches between&#10;A) Birmingham and Milan&#10;B) Manchester and Paris&#10;C) London and Berlin&#10;D) Birmingham and Budapest

Accepted Answer

The region between Birmingham and Milan is historically known for its concentration of industrial wealth in Europe, encompassing key industrial and economic centers across several countries.

Question 9

Which region of Europe takes the largest share of international tourism?&#10;A) Southern Europe&#10;B) Western Europe&#10;C) Eastern Europe&#10;D) Northern Europe

Accepted Answer

Western Europe takes the largest share of international tourism due to its many iconic destinations such as Paris, London, Barcelona, and Rome. It is also home to many historic and cultural landmarks, making it a popular destination for tourists from all around the world.

Question 10

What is affecting the traditional flow of tourists from the northern industrial areas to the south?&#10;A) Popularity of long-haul destinations&#10;B) Pollution&#10;C) New destinations opening up in Eastern Europe&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors are affecting the traditional flow of tourists from the northern industrial areas to the south. The popularity of long-haul destinations and the opening up of new destinations in Eastern Europe are diverting tourists away from the traditional southward flow, while pollution in the northern industrial areas may also be discouraging travel.

Deck 6: An Introduction to the Tourism Geography of Europe