Question 1

This is not a typical ecotourism destination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala 
B)  the Amazon River in Brazil 
C)  Safari lands of Kenya 
D)  Paris 
E)  Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. 
A)  Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala 
B)  the Amazon River in Brazil 
C)  Safari lands of Kenya 
D)  Paris 
E)  Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. D

Question 2

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Geotourism

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts G

Question 3

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Infrastructure

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts F

Question 4

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Greenwashing

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts

Question 5

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Ecotourism

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts

Question 6

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Limits of Acceptable Change (LEC)

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts

Question 7

Among the following channels, which is a better way in promoting ecotourism packages?

Accepted Answer

A)  online travel services 
B)  convention and visitors bureaus 
C)  corporate travel department 
D)  incentive travel planners 
E)  tour operators 
A)  online travel services 
B)  convention and visitors bureaus 
C)  corporate travel department 
D)  incentive travel planners 
E)  tour operators

Question 8

Negative environmental impacts of tourism may happen when this is exceeded.

Accepted Answer

A)  the supply of hotel rooms 
B)  the supply of local attractions 
C)  carrying capacity 
D)  opportunity cost 
E)  economies of scale 
A)  the supply of hotel rooms 
B)  the supply of local attractions 
C)  carrying capacity 
D)  opportunity cost 
E)  economies of scale

Question 9

When developing the ecotourism sites, it is important to have a master plan that considers the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of ecotourists who are the target market. 
B)  the source of finance. 
C)  the activities and services available. 
D)  the natural habitat of the destination. 
A)  the type of ecotourists who are the target market. 
B)  the source of finance. 
C)  the activities and services available. 
D)  the natural habitat of the destination.

Question 10

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Carrying capacity

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts

Question 11

The sustainability of ecotourism is contingent upon the following 4 E's except:

Accepted Answer

A)  social Equity. 
B)  economic benefits. 
C)  educational efforts. 
D)  efficiency. 
E)  environmental conservation. 
A)  social Equity. 
B)  economic benefits. 
C)  educational efforts. 
D)  efficiency. 
E)  environmental conservation.

Question 12

Membership with eco-certification programs such as Green Globe largely assist businesses in the following areas except:

Accepted Answer

A)  extending businesses' involvement in the global environment concern. 
B)  encouraging performance. 
C)  networking with individual travelers. 
D)  strengthening brands for consumer recognition. 
A)  extending businesses' involvement in the global environment concern. 
B)  encouraging performance. 
C)  networking with individual travelers. 
D)  strengthening brands for consumer recognition.

Question 13

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-The International Ecotourism Society

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts

Question 14

One of the potential positive environmental impacts of tourism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes of land use. 
B)  greater protection of specific ecosystems. 
C)  impacts of foot traffic. 
D)  visual clutter. 
E)  increase in the multiplier effect. 
A)  changes of land use. 
B)  greater protection of specific ecosystems. 
C)  impacts of foot traffic. 
D)  visual clutter. 
E)  increase in the multiplier effect.

Question 15

Tourism businesses desire certification because of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)  concern for the environment. 
B)  distribution channel management. 
C)  ensured compliance with environmental legislation. 
D)  marketing opportunities commensurate with being certified. 
E)  reduction in operating costs through improved resource management. 
A)  concern for the environment. 
B)  distribution channel management. 
C)  ensured compliance with environmental legislation. 
D)  marketing opportunities commensurate with being certified. 
E)  reduction in operating costs through improved resource management.

Question 16

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the term with the correct description.
-Green Globe

Accepted Answer

A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts 
A) The largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism 
B) The irresponsible use of the term ecotourism and destructive environmental practices 
C) Airports, convention centers, hotels, bridges, roads, railways 
D) A planning document that regulates how far should a destination go in attracting ecotourists 
E) Adventure tourism; responsible tourism
F)Electric, water, sewage, communications, government services - including police and fire departments and transportation
G)Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents
H)The only significant international certification program for travel companies and destinations
I)The maximum number of people that can use an area without there being an unacceptable decline in the quality of visitor experience or enjoymentJ) The attempt of ecotourism to link economic and environmental impacts

Question 17

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism has the following roles and features except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it should interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the destination to visitors. 
B)  it should contribute to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage. 
C)  it should lend itself better to independent travelers as well as organized tours for small size groups. 
D)  it should include local and indigenous communities in its planning, development and operations to their well-being. 
E)  it should be developed completely by private sector. 
A)  it should interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the destination to visitors. 
B)  it should contribute to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage. 
C)  it should lend itself better to independent travelers as well as organized tours for small size groups. 
D)  it should include local and indigenous communities in its planning, development and operations to their well-being. 
E)  it should be developed completely by private sector.

Question 18

Costa Rica's government Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) developed the certification criteria in the following areas except:

Accepted Answer

A)  transit route. 
B)  social-economic environment. 
C)  physical plant. 
D)  customers. 
E)  biological and physical surroundings. 
A)  transit route. 
B)  social-economic environment. 
C)  physical plant. 
D)  customers. 
E)  biological and physical surroundings.

Question 19

This is the example or feature of ecotourism products except:

Accepted Answer

A)  an "elemental" focus on specific megafauna, megaflora or megaliths that is largely driven by popular consumer demand. 
B)  nature-based attractions and products with associated cultural influences. 
C)  a "holistic" emphasis on an entire ecosystem. 
D)  an amusement park 
A)  an "elemental" focus on specific megafauna, megaflora or megaliths that is largely driven by popular consumer demand. 
B)  nature-based attractions and products with associated cultural influences. 
C)  a "holistic" emphasis on an entire ecosystem. 
D)  an amusement park

Question 20

This is not the main reason why people go on ecotourism vacations.

Accepted Answer

A)  to learn about the flora and fauna of an area 
B)  to become familiar with the culture of the host community 
C)  to participate in conservation and preservation efforts 
D)  to visit friends and family 
A)  to learn about the flora and fauna of an area 
B)  to become familiar with the culture of the host community 
C)  to participate in conservation and preservation efforts 
D)  to visit friends and family

This is not a typical ecotourism destination.

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Geotourism

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Infrastructure

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Greenwashing

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Ecotourism

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Limits of Acceptable Change (LEC)

Among the following channels, which is a better way in promoting ecotourism packages?

Negative environmental impacts of tourism may happen when this is exceeded.

When developing the ecotourism sites, it is important to have a master plan that considers the following except:

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Carrying capacity

The sustainability of ecotourism is contingent upon the following 4 E's except:

Membership with eco-certification programs such as Green Globe largely assist businesses in the following areas except:

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -The International Ecotourism Society

One of the potential positive environmental impacts of tourism is:

Tourism businesses desire certification because of the following reasons except:

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Green Globe

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism has the following roles and features except:

Costa Rica's government Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) developed the certification criteria in the following areas except:

This is the example or feature of ecotourism products except:

This is not the main reason why people go on ecotourism vacations.

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Exam 12: Ecotourism

This is not a typical ecotourism destination.

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Geotourism

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Infrastructure

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Greenwashing

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Ecotourism

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Limits of Acceptable Change (LEC)

Among the following channels, which is a better way in promoting ecotourism packages?

Negative environmental impacts of tourism may happen when this is exceeded.

When developing the ecotourism sites, it is important to have a master plan that considers the following except:

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Carrying capacity

The sustainability of ecotourism is contingent upon the following 4 E's except:

Membership with eco-certification programs such as Green Globe largely assist businesses in the following areas except:

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -The International Ecotourism Society

One of the potential positive environmental impacts of tourism is:

Tourism businesses desire certification because of the following reasons except:

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the term with the correct description. -Green Globe

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism has the following roles and features except:

Costa Rica's government Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) developed the certification criteria in the following areas except:

This is the example or feature of ecotourism products except:

This is not the main reason why people go on ecotourism vacations.

Tourism Introduction, Past and Present Tourism

Motivation for Leisure Travel

Tourism Marketing

Tourism Economics

Tourism Organizations and Policy

Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development

Tourism Research

Attractions and Entertainment

Conventions, Meetings and Expositions

Tourism Sociology

Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Distribution Organizations

Transportation

Lodging and Restaurants

Tourism in the Future

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