Deck 7: Recreation

Question 1

Living history museums focus on a specific era and use actors to portray people who might have lived during that period of time.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Attractions are created by a destination in order to attract specific target markets at specific times.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Attractions move around from location to location but tend to arrive in the same locations as the same times every year.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Mega malls, such as the West Edmonton Mall, or shopping districts like that on Granville Island in Vancouver are tourist attractions.

Question 5

Natural attractions depend completely on what a country's landscape has to offer visitors.

Question 6

Many tourists every year visit Thunder Bay, Ontario, the site of the last rebellion in Canada led by Louis Riel.

Question 7

Modern museums are putting together interactive displays that recreate specific moments in time in order for the visitor to gain a better understanding of the event.

Question 8

Non-profit attractions funnel most of their earning back to their initial investors so as not to keep any profits.

Question 9

According to the text, Lang Pioneer Village and the Canadian War Museum are excellent examples of historical museums.

Question 10

Dog and horse racing are both considered forms of parimutuel gambling.

Question 11

The safe location created to protect Canadian government officials during the Cold War was called the Diefenbunker.

Question 12

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is site specific.

Question 13

A major source of funding for public attractions comes from business investments.

Question 14

Donation boxes and benefit dinners can help to increase revenue for non-profit attractions.

Question 15

Memberships are the primary source of funding for public attractions.

Question 16

Shopping isn't considered part of a draw or an "attractor" in tourism even though tourists do occasionally shop for goods and services.

Question 17

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 18

Canada has a competitive advantage in the field of attractions because of the vast range of natural habitats we have to offer visitors.

Question 19

Casino gambling is a form of gambling where bets are placed on the outcome of a specific race or event.

Question 20

Aquariums are located on ocean coasts and may include large ocean fish.

Question 21

Most modern museums have broken with tradition and now _________________.

A) allow people to touch items in order to help the learning process
B) insist that even young children pay an entrance fee
C) allow people to eat as they wander through the exhibits
D) provide free parking for patrons

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true?

A) All theme parks are amusement parks.
B) All amusement parks are theme parks.
C) All historic sites are theme parks.
D) All aquariums are oceanariums.

Question 23

According to Marlin Perkins, zoos are a necessity because ___________________.

A) they create an evocative fantasy atmosphere
B) some animals in zoos are healthier than they would be in their natural habitat
C) modern zoos introduce animals to novel settings that they would not otherwise experience
D) zoos serve as a strong tourism attraction in most regions

Question 24

Which of Canada's World Heritage Sites is located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador?

A) Gros Morne National Park
B) Dinosaur Provincial Park
C) Nahanni National Park Reserve
D) Rideau Canal

Question 25

One of the primary sources of funding for non-profit organizations is ____________________.

A) taxation
B) government grants
C) merchandise
D) parking

Question 26

A site-specific museum is one that ______________________.

A) focuses on a specific event
B) has been built to portray a specific era and uses live actors to play parts
C) focuses on specific dioramas/sites such as the Ice Age
D) has been built where a specific event took place

Question 27

The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, serves that city well as a ____________________.

A) theme park for country music fans
B) historical museum
C) well known location for international live entertainment
D) gallery for regional art

Question 28

Admission fees, food and beverage sales, merchandise, and parking fees are the funding sources for which type of attraction?

A) Public attractions
B) Non-profit attractions
C) Private attractions
D) Scientific museums

Question 29

A large indoor shopping facility that has not only shops and restaurants but also includes entertainment such as video game rooms, wave pools, miniature golf, cinemas, and children's rides is called a ______________________.

A) shopping centre
B) mega mall
C) theme park
D) big box store

Question 30

If your town has assessed the number people it can attract without doing irreparable damage to the area, what type of focus does it have?

A) A focus on sustainability
B) A focus on visitor flow patterns
C) A natural attractions focus
D) A population impact focus

Question 31

Many small communities celebrate their past with what type of museum?

A) A scientific museum
B) A sports museum
C) An art museum
D) An historical museum

Question 32

One of the reasons for the slowed development of large-scale theme parks in North America is ___________________.

A) the increase in the rate of children being born
B) the lack of accessible land
C) the requirement for large capital investment
D) the desire for visitors to return to nature

Question 33

A site that is determined to be "of outstanding universal value" may be given the following recognition: _______________________.

A) World Tourism Heritage Site
B) CTC Historic Site
C) National Historic Site
D) UNESCO World Heritage Site

Question 34

Permanent sites and facilities that are always available to a tourist are called ______________.

A) events
B) historical sites
C) adventure tourism
D) attractions

Question 35

The portion of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida that visitors are allowed to walk through and explore is an example of a(an)_____________________.

A) art museum
B) scientific museum
C) public attraction
D) historic site

Question 36

When a museum recreates a period in time with actors in costume portraying historical figures, it is known as a __________________.

A) historical museum
B) site specific museum
C) living history museum
D) living theatre

Question 37

An example of a non-profit attraction is ____________________.

A) the Diefenbunker
B) West Edmonton Mall
C) Canada's Wonderland
D) Casino Nova Scotia

Question 38

Why is it significant that Disney is part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

A) The Disney name gets free unsolicited advertising.
B) Disney World paid money to be part of the industrial average.
C) Tourism is now considered to be an indicator of the general economic conditions in the United States.
D) Tourism revenues climb because Disney World is so popular.

Question 39

Slot machines, craps, and baccarat are all examples of ______________________.

A) parimutuel gambling
B) casino gambling
C) lotteries
D) fundraising activities

Question 40

Casinos become an important part of tourism because they __________________.

A) allow people to gamble
B) are inexpensive for the government to operate
C) provide jobs and a good source of revenue that help support the community
D) provide a free form of entertainment

Question 41

A good transportation system within a destination should include ___________________.

A) strong zoning bylaws
B) clear, well-placed signage
C) police to direct traffic
D) free parking

Question 42

One of the newer styles of attractions, built on the shores of an ocean, that features saltwater fish and aquatic animals including shore birds is called ______________________.

A) an aquarium
B) an oceanic zoo
C) an aquatic zoo
D) an oceanarium

Question 43

Canada has many unique and historic sites that have been granted special recognition by UNESCO.
Evaluate our World Heritage Sites using the following guidelines:
a)What are the criteria used by UNESCO to determine if a site has World Heritage status?
b)Name four different types of attractions in Canada that have achieved this status.
c)Does your province have UNESCO World Heritage Site(s)? If so, name one and briefly describe it
OR if your province does not have a World Heritage Site, provide the name of a site (attraction)that you believe should be one.The attraction must meet the criteria UNESCO has set.
Using their definition, defend your choice.

Question 44

Heritage tourism is also referred to as ______________________.

A) historical tourism
B) educational touring
C) cultural ecotourism
D) outdoor recreation

Question 45

Gaming has been handled in a variety of ways in different countries.In the United States, betting and gaming opportunities are not as open as they are in Canada.The gaming industry in many provinces is an excellent money maker for the provincial government, and much of this money is funnelled into health care, education, or other areas in need of financial support.Discuss the Canadian industry perspective using the following guidelines:
a)List three different types of gaming establishments and give a brief description of each.
b)List three positive impacts gaming might have on a destination and two negative impacts.
c)Do you feel the federal and provincial governments were right to allow the growth of the gaming industry in Canada? Justify your answer.

Question 46

Walt Disney transformed both the entertainment and amusement park sectors with his vision of how well themes can react with target markets.
a)Identify and describe two theme parks influenced by Walt Disney's vision.
b)Lists some of the theme parks currently in operation that were directly influenced by Disney's success.
c)Explore the impact and success that Disney has earned in the tourism industry.

Question 47

Attractions are the "pull factors" of a destination, and every tourist destination has a variety of attractions for visitors to enjoy.Sometimes, nature provides major attractions for an area, but most attractions are manufactured.Outline the resources your city/area has in this industry by discussing:
a)Four different types of attractions, providing an example of each located in or near your city
b)How each attraction is owned/managed
c)Two methods of raising funds that each attraction likely uses to stay in business
d)Which of the four attractions that you listed in a)do you feel has the greater "pull" for tourists?
Justify your answers.

Question 48

Museums play an integral role in a destination package of available attractions.However, museums fall into various categories and serve different target audiences.
a)What are three different styles of museums that could be available to visitors? Explain the feature and target audiences for each style.
b)Within your geographic region, choose a specific example of each museum style listed above.Describe the facility, including features and benefits.Explain how that facility directly fits with its particular target audience.(Show reference material used in the research conducted for this part of the answer.)

Question 49

Which of the following attractions could be classified as a children's museum?

A) The Ontario Science Centre
B) Royal Tyrrell Museum
C) The Kennedy Space Center
D) Upper Canada Village

Question 50

Tourists may prefer to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the month of October because of this unique tourism product characteristic.

A) Perishability
B) Seasonality
C) Cleanliness
D) Heterogeneity