Question 1

Gambling in the United States was first legalized in the following state:

Accepted Answer

Gambling was first legalized in Nevada in 1931, with the passage of Assembly Bill 98. While other states may have had various forms of gambling before then, Nevada was the first state to fully legalize and regulate it.

Question 2

Heritage tourism has gained prominence in recent years, particularly with the following group of population:

Accepted Answer

Baby boomers and seniors are more likely to be interested in heritage tourism as they have more disposable income, are retired, and have a greater appreciation for history and culture. They may also have more time available to travel and explore, making heritage tourism a desirable option for them.

Question 3

The reasons for the explosion of interest in gaming entertainment are the following except:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Theater's importance began to wane during the industrial era of the early 1900s because of the following except for:

Accepted Answer

The two World Wars did not cause theater's importance to wane during the industrial era; instead, factors like the rise of new entertainment technologies (radio, TV) and lifestyle changes contributed to the decline in theater's popularity.

Question 5

War and religion are all forms of this type of attraction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Concerts, musicals, and comedy shows are more likely to satisfy this level of human needs.

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization refers to achieving one's full potential, and attending concerts, musicals, and comedy shows can provide a sense of fulfillment and allow individuals to experience new ideas and perspectives.

Question 7

Attractions can be characterized or defined by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Attractions are not defined by their proximity to a city. They can be characterized by ownership (who owns or operates them), permanency (whether they are temporary or permanent fixtures), and scope (the range or extent of the attraction). Proximity to a city does not inherently define an attraction's nature or characteristics.

Question 8

A destination featuring jazz festival has this type of attraction.

Accepted Answer

The jazz festival is an event, which is a temporary attraction that occurs at a specific time and place. None of the other choices fit this description.

Question 9

Amusement and theme parks are this type of attraction.

Accepted Answer

Amusement and theme parks are man-made attractions designed specifically for entertainment purposes.

Question 10

Amusement and theme parks need to address the following challenging issues:

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

This is another name for a secondary attraction.

Accepted Answer

A stopover attraction is a secondary attraction that is often visited on the way to a primary attraction or destination. It is a brief stop to break up the journey and add some variety to the visit.

Question 12

Increasing numbers of people visit the theater or operas on weekends and holidays. The theater and performances are usually not the main reason for a trip, therefore they are the:

Accepted Answer

The fact that the theater or opera performances are not the main reason for a trip indicates that they are a secondary attraction.

Question 13

Visitors often want to see the houses of famous historical and literary figures, but they are often just as keen to see:

Accepted Answer

People often become attached to literary characters and wish to see the places where they "lived." Therefore, a fictional character's "home" is often a significant attraction for visitors. Additionally, it allows for a unique and imaginative experience for visitors.

Question 14

It is more likely that destinations themselves are the following type of attraction:

Accepted Answer

Destinations themselves are considered primary attractions because they are the main reason why travelers visit a certain place. Examples of primary attractions include iconic landmarks, famous cities, and theme parks. Event attractions are temporary and specific to a certain time, natural attractions refer to the environment and its features, and man-made attractions are created by humans but may not necessarily be the main reason for travel to a destination.

Question 15

The reasons for Universal Studios' success are the following except:

Accepted Answer

The article does not mention "ruthless" advertising as a reason for Universal Studios' success, therefore D is the correct answer. A, B, and C are all mentioned in the article as reasons for Universal Studios' success.

Question 16

According to the text, the tourism system that creates and supports an attraction must have three major components to exist except for:

Accepted Answer

Transportation on the site is not listed as one of the three major components necessary for a tourism system to create and support an attraction according to the text. The essential components are a marker, a tourist or consumer, and an object or event located at a site.

Question 17

New tourist regions can conceivably develop event attractions:

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Question 18

What is not an attraction distance term?

Accepted Answer

Regional, local, and statewide are all valid attraction distance terms because they describe distances within a specific geographic area. Greater-area is not a commonly used term and does not provide a clear indication of a specific distance or region.

Question 19

These are the current trends of leisure tourism except:

Accepted Answer

While the other choices are current trends in leisure tourism, there is no evidence to suggest that there are more female travelers than male travelers. Gender ratios of travelers may vary depending on destination and type of travel, but it is not a generalized trend in leisure tourism.

Question 20

The most comments from guests about Walt Disney World are the following except:

Accepted Answer

The options A, B, C, and D are commonly praised by guests and are well known for being some of the best aspects of Walt Disney World. However, personalized service is not mentioned as frequently as the other options.

Quiz 8: Attractions and Entertainment