Deck 13: Sustaining Tourisms Benefits

Question 1

Mass tourism can result in high environmental, social, and cultural costs leading to all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A) architectural pollution of tourist strips
B) low priority to local needs with funds used to increase tourism amenities
C) disruption of traditional cultural events and occupations
D) local ownership and management of services

Answer 1

local ownership and management of services

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of ecotourism?

A) A high proportion of local materials should be used to fulfill tourists' needs.
B) Large numbers of tourists should be attracted for the greatest economic benefit.
C) Tourists' experiences should focus on the host community's existing scenic and activity opportunities.
D) Tourism should blend with the environment and culture.

Answer 2

Large numbers of tourists should be attracted for the greatest economic benefit.

Question 3

All the following denote benefits of ecotourism for host communities EXCEPT ________.

A) a financial incentive to protect and conserve a globally significant natural/cultural resource is provided
B) local populations are educated on matters of health, education, energy use, business, and environmental conservation
C) understanding between locals and members of different cultures is promoted
D) increased publicity brings in new and increasingly more affluent visitors

Answer 3

increased publicity brings in new and increasingly more affluent visitors

Question 4

Among the reasons cited for the recent explosion in tourism growth is ________.

A) quicker, cheaper, and safer global transportation
B) fewer people have the leisure, time, and money to travel
C) people are depressed about worldwide environmental degradation
D) internal political strife causes citizens to leave home

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common term used to describe ecotourism and related activities?

A) responsible tourism
B) adventure tourism
C) green tourism
D) voluntourism

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding sustainable tourism is NOT true?

A) Achieving sustainability requires a great deal of effort.
B) Sustainability is a well-developed concept that has universal standards of usage.
C) One can identify a tourism operator dedicated to conservation by asking certain pointed questions that include queries on protection of the local community's employment, culture, flora, and fauna.
D) Creating a sustainable tourism operation requires action and commitment.

Question 7

According to the Wilderness Act, all of the following apply in wilderness areas EXCEPT ________.

A) permanent or temporary roads are not allowed
B) visits by tourists are not allowed
C) motorized vehicles and landing of aircraft are not allowed
D) commercial enterprises are not allowed

Question 8

The growth rate being experienced by ecotourism has been described as _______

A) declining
B) double-digit
C) stable
D) lackluster

Question 9

In the second phase of the Irridex, local residents feel ________.

A) apprehension
B) apathy
C) annoyance
D) euphoria

Question 10

In the euphoria stage of tourism development, destination residents ________.

A) begin to take tourism for granted
B) view tourism as just another industry
C) welcome both tourism investors and travelers
D) seek to implement sustainability practices

Question 11

All of the following statements denote characteristics of mass tourism EXCEPT ________.

A) it fits into the community and shares in its ways
B) it tends to lead to increased development of infrastructure and superstructure
C) the presence and actions of more and more tourists increase the wear and tear of the environment
D) individual tourists threaten the natural environment simply by blazing trails while walking through nature

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental feature of ecotourists?

A) they have poor environmental commitment
B) they tend to participate in active, yet nature-focused sports such as climbing and canoeing
C) they are wealthier, college-educated, and are willing to spend large amounts on extended trips
D) they desire to mingle with local culture

Question 13

All of the following are associated with hard ecotourism EXCEPT ________.

A) small groups
B) emphasis on personal experience
C) physically active
D) multipurpose trip

Question 14

All of the following are associated with soft ecotourism EXCEPT ________.

A) long duration
B) physically passive
C) physical comfort
D) large groups

Question 15

When trying to determine whether hotels and resorts are dedicated to conservation and preservation, travelers should consider all of the following questions EXCEPT which?

A) Is there a published environmental policy?
B) Are they associated with research and development on renewable energy sources?
C) Are locals hired to fill most positions?
D) How are flora and fauna protected?

Question 16

Which of the following attributes would be used to describe a conventional lodging property?

A) built on previously developed land
B) local employees recruited, trained, and developed for all positions
C) standard designs utilized to minimize construction costs
D) natural materials used in construction

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the four Rs of sustainable practices?

A) recycle
B) reduce
C) reuse
D) recoup

Question 18

The idea of geotourism was developed by the ________.

A) Budget Travel magazine
B) U.S. Green Building Council
C) National Geographic Traveler magazine
D) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered in the triple bottom line?

A) profit
B) people
C) planet
D) politics

Question 20

Scientists estimate that the global temperature will rise between 2° and 6° by the year ________.

A) 2040
B) 2050
C) 2030
D) 2060

Question 21

WWOOFing stands for ________.

A) Wilderness Weekend only Our Forest
B) Waste Water Operations old Formulation
C) Wildlife Watching Out of Freedom
D) World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Question 22

The CST in Costa Rica rates hotel sustainability from 1 to 5 ________.

A) diamonds
B) turtles
C) leaves
D) stars

Question 23

As opposed to ecotourism, mass tourism primarily involves travel to sensitive natural and cultural environments.

Question 24

Mass tourism lays emphasis on learning as an outcome of tourism for the tourist.

Question 25

The manufacture and promotion of off-road vehicles may be a big threat to nature.

Question 26

Ecotechniques can be used to minimize the negative impacts that large numbers of visitors can have on host communities and the environment.

Question 27

In the apathy stage of tourism development, destination residents welcome tourism investors and travelers.

Question 28

Sustaining the natural and cultural elements of fragile environments is the key idea of mass tourism.

Question 29

Ecotechniques include use of solar panels, rainwater collection, and bioclimatic design.

Question 30

Conventional lodging operations build on previously developed land and design buildings to blend in with the natural setting while incorporating energy-efficient features.

Question 31

Low-impact tourism is another term used to denote mass tourism and its related activities.

Question 32

Ecotourism has a high affinity for sustainability as a core element of its definition.

Question 33

Hard ecotourism activities are enjoyed by a relatively small proportion of environmentally conscious ecotourists.

Question 34

Sustainable lodging operations utilize all available marketing channels to increase visitor traffic and occupancy rates for maximum profitability.

Question 35

Carbon footprints can be reduced by using locally grown agricultural products, composting, and the judicial and intelligent use of delivery trucks to and from the farms and the restaurants.

Question 36

Geotourism encourages visitors to spend money, keeping preservation in mind.

Question 37

As tourism industry participants adopt practices designed to maintain or achieve sustainability, the number of visitors that can be accommodated decreases.

Question 38

In a farm-to-fork program, local restaurants showcase food items prepared from agricultural produce flown in from outside farms.

Question 39

To promote sustainability and manage the carrying capacity of specific sites, restrictive entry in the form of tickets, reservations, or higher entry fees is often used.

Question 40

Compared to tourists, travelers are more likely to seek authentic experiences

Question 41

Climate change is possibly the greatest impending threat to global tourism.

Question 42

Non-seasonal attractions in big cities are not threatened by climate change.

Question 43

It is likely that limiting air travel in the future will come in a response to government regulations.