Tourism - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is tourism?
A type of transportation
Travel for pleasure or business
Cultural exchange program
Which of the following is not a tourist center?
National park
Local grocery store
Historical site
Why is leisure a justification for tourism?
It generates revenue
It provides opportunities to relax and escape routines
It supports environmental conservation
What is one economic impact of tourism?
Increased pollution
Job creation and revenue generation
Cultural exchange
What does eco-tourism promote?
Sustainable and responsible travel
Mass tourism
Cultural disruption
What is a common problem associated with tourism?
Decreased traffic congestion
Cultural preservation
Overcrowding
How can overcrowding at tourist destinations be managed?
By encouraging off-peak travel
By allowing unlimited visitors
By increasing admission fees
What is one solution to minimize the environmental impact of tourism?
Promote sustainable tourism practices
Ignore environmental regulations
Remove protected areas
How can the strain on local infrastructure due to tourism be addressed?
Ignore infrastructure maintenance
Invest in infrastructure development
Decrease the number of tourists
What does overtourism refer to?
A decline in tourist numbers
Excessive tourism causing damage
Responsible tourism behavior