Question 1

Which of the following is not a London airport&#10;A) Heathrow&#10;B) Southampton&#10;C) Gatwick&#10;D) Stansted

Accepted Answer

Southampton is not a London airport. It is located in Southampton, which is about 70 miles southwest of London. The other options are all major airports in or around London.

Question 2

Which Georgian city has UNESCO designation?&#10;A) Bath&#10;B) Wigan&#10;C) Winchester&#10;D) Chichester

Accepted Answer

Bath is recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value, particularly for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture.

Question 3

The Ironbridge Museum complex is in which English region?&#10;A) The Midlands&#10;B) The North&#10;C) The South West&#10;D) The South East

Accepted Answer

The Ironbridge Museum complex is located in the Midlands region of England, specifically in Shropshire.

Question 4

The Golden Mile is found in which seaside resort?&#10;A) Scarborough&#10;B) Morecambe&#10;C) Blackpool&#10;D) Bournemouth

Accepted Answer

The Golden Mile is a stretch of seaside promenade in Blackpool, England, known for its amusement park rides, arcades, and entertainment venues. The other options are also seaside resorts, but do not have a specific attraction called the Golden Mile.

Question 5

St. Helier is the capital of which offshore island?&#10;A) Guernsey&#10;B) Alderney&#10;C) Sark&#10;D) Jersey

Accepted Answer

St. Helier is the capital of Jersey, an offshore island in the English Channel. Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark are also offshore islands in the English Channel but have their own capitals.

Question 6

How many islands make up the Isles of Scilly?&#10;A) 50&#10;B) 100&#10;C) 200&#10;D) 150

Accepted Answer

The answer of How many islands make up the Isles...

Question 7

Which agency administers tourism in Scotland?&#10;A) VisitHighlands&#10;B) Enterprise Scotland&#10;C) ScotVis&#10;D) VisitScotland

Accepted Answer

VisitScotland is the national tourism agency for Scotland and is responsible for promoting Scotland as a tourist destination. The other options (VisitHighlands, Enterprise Scotland, and ScotVis) are not official agencies for promoting tourism in Scotland.

Question 8

The Burns Trail is found in which Scottish town?&#10;A) Edinburgh&#10;B) Dumfries&#10;C) Glasgow&#10;D) Inverness

Accepted Answer

The Burns Trail is located in the town of Dumfries in Scotland. The trail is a walking tour that takes visitors to various sites associated with the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, who lived in Dumfries from 1791 until his death in 1796.

Question 9

Tourism in Wales is administered by&#10;A) The Welsh Tourist Board&#10;B) Enterprise Wales

Accepted Answer

The Welsh Tourist Board is the official tourism administration body in Wales. Enterprise Wales is a business support organization and not related to tourism.

Question 10

Skomer is known for its&#10;A) Bird Reserve&#10;B) Abbey&#10;C) Castle&#10;D) Cuisine

Accepted Answer

Skomer is known for its bird reserve, as it is home to a variety of seabirds including puffins, Manx shearwaters, and guillemots.

Question 11

Ronaldsway is the airport for which offshore island?&#10;A) Jersey&#10;B) Guernsey&#10;C) The Isle of Man&#10;D) Isle of Wight

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ronaldsway is the airport for which offshore...

Question 12

What is the Isle of Man's major seaport?&#10;A) Douglas&#10;B) Castletown&#10;C) Cowes&#10;D) St. Peter Port

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the Isle of Man's major...

Deck 8: The Regional Geography of Tourism in Britain