Deck 12: Ecotourism

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

This is not a typical ecotourism activity.

A) witnessing the magical world under the sea
B) rafting roaring rapids
C) a guided tour through the rain forest
D) a romantic dinner at a fine- dining restaurant
E) participating in a cultural event

Answer 2

D

Question 3

All of the following are purposes of preparing environmental impact assessments except:

A) to predict and evaluate the impact of tourism development projects on environmental attributes.
B) to identify risks, minimize adverse impacts, and determine environmental acceptability.
C) to manage conflict through effective public participation.
D) to discourage tourism developments that the government does not want.
E) to achieve environmentally- sound proposals through research, management, and monitoring.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

According to David Weaver, ecotourism entails the following three core criteria except:

A) an emphasis on nature- based attractions.
B) learning opportunities.
C) management practices that adhere to the principles of ecological, sociocultural, and economic sustainability.
D) maximizing the economic benefits.

Question 6

This is not a typical ecotourism destination.

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.

Question 7

Government has the following roles in minimizing the environmental impact of tourism except:

A) sponsoring environmental studies.
B) passing regulations.
C) taking control of and operating tourism businesses.
D) providing fiscal incentives for ecotourism projects.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

According to a survey by the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourists have the following characteristics except:

A) there is no difference between genders in ecotourism.
B) the average length of each ecotourism trip is 2- 3 days.
C) they are more educated than the average travelers.
D) tcotourists generally are more frequent travelers than the general traveler is.
E) they are between the ages of 35- 54 years old.

Question 10

This is the strategy for satisfying the present economic and other needs of a community without compromising the needs of future generations.

A) adopting sustainable ecotourism development
B) exceeding the carrying capacities of natural resources
C) implementing a satellite national accounting system
D) encouraging import substitution
E) increasing cultural involution

Question 11

The survey mentioned above revealed that most ecotourists look for the following except:

A) an area in which they can participate in hiking and/or trekking.
B) the opportunity to bargain with the local peddlers.
C) a wilderness setting.
D) the opportunity to view wildlife.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

The interactions between hosts and tourists involve the following except:

A) the expressions of ethnicity and culture.
B) the exchange of expectations.
C) foreign exchanges.
D) the transactions for money for goods and services.
E) the exchange of stereotypes.

Question 14

This is not an example of government regulations on minimizing the environmental impacts of tourism.

A) provide security check at terminals and airports
B) limit the height of development projects
C) limit the number of tourists visiting
D) increase or restrict access to destinations or attractions
E) limit the number of high- rise buildings

Question 15

This is not a factor that is found to be critical to the community- based ecotourism project's success.

A) perception that the decisions arrived at will be implemented
B) inclusion of all stakeholders
C) formulation of aims and objectives
D) recognition of individual and mutual benefits
E) development completely by private sectors

Question 16

This is the example or feature of ecotourism products except:

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 17

One of the potential positive environmental impacts of tourism is:

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 18

This organization is the largest and oldest ecotourist organization in the world dedicated to promoting and disseminating information about ecotourism and sustainable tourism.

A) Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability LOHAS)
B) Center for Responsible Travel
C) the World Wildlife Fund
D) the United Nations World Tourism Organization
E) the International Ecotourism Society

Question 19

These are the motivating factors for ecotourists except:

A) friendly hospitality.
B) the opportunity to enjoy scenery and nature, as well as new places and experiences.
C) organized opportunities to spend time with local people.
D) safety and security.
E) local food produced with local ingredients.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

These are the measures that can be taken to reduce a carbon footprint except:

A) buying imported food.
B) only running full loads of dishes and laundry.
C) decreasing use of plastic bags and using "green" bags.
D) adjusting thermostats and water heaters to use less energy.
E) recycling.

Question 22

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

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 23

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

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

Question 24

Tourism businesses desire certification because of the following reasons except:

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.