Grade 11 Travel and Tourism Exam Review 2025

Who is a tourist? - -People who visit one location for at least 24 hours but less than a year What are the types of tourism? - -- Recreation: escape daily routine, beach or camping - Business: complete a transaction or attend an event - Cultural: experience the history, folklore, food, and language, of a people, including "big city" tourism (nightlife) What are some travel motivators? - -- Relaxation - Culture - Food - Social Who are psychocentrics? What vacations do they like? - -- not very adventurous, familiar locations, little difference in lifestyle/culture - Niagara Falls, Cedar Point, Toronto Who are allocentrics? What vacations do they like? - -- adventurous, exotic destinations, far away, non-tourist areas, different cultures - Antarctica, Africa, Australia What is jet lag? What are ways to prevent it? - -- A condition in which our bodies get confused when adjusting to a new time zone due to our circadian rhythm (body does certain things at certain times) - Prevent it by taking melatonin, avoid alcohol/caffeine or going on a red eye flight. What are some symptoms of jet lag? - -fatigue, irritation, swollen limbs, and pounding headaches Mass tourism - -- movement of large numbers of people to tourist locations - resort towns, theme parks - travel companies and all inclusive packages Alternative tourism - -- opposite of mass tourism - individualized activities - secluded areas - experience culture What are some factors affecting tourism? - -- Economy TRAVEL TRAVEL - Culture - Technology - Politics What is a region? - -an area, with no specific size, that is uniquely different from other areas Who is Thomas Cook? - -First ever travel agent, created the first travel agency Why would a city/town want tourism? - -- drives economy - boosts infrastructure - creates jobs Why would a city/town not want tourism? - -- tourism causes environmental damage and pollution - cultures get commercialized: local traditions are reduced to money generating acts What are some of the ethnic groups that make up the Caribbean people? - -African, European, Asian What are the name of the 3 major island chains that make up the Caribbean? - Bahamas, Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles What are two ways the Caribbean islands have been formed? - -Coral Islands: Low, flat islands formed from limestone, dead sea organisms, and coral reefs. The coral builds upward above sea level to form an island Volcanic islands: The peaks of underwater volcanos. They are formed from the build-up of lava and ash from repeated volcanic eruption. Volcanic activity occurs because the Caribbean plate is squeezed between two other tectonic plates. What is a cruise ship? - -a large passenger boat used for pleasure travel, and the destination and the boat are part of the travel experience What are some of the benefits to working on a cruise ship? - -- Free accommodations (free rooms, travel allowances, holiday discounts) - See the world for free - Earn $1200-$2400 per week, tax free What is off-shore banking? - -Private banks that do not have to follow strict rules or pay taxes What is mono-cropping and some problems with it? - -- the cultivation of a single crop year after year on the same land - some problems is that these crops tend to be grown specifically for sale and not for the local populations TRAVEL TRAVEL - some farmers may experience financial problems because they only grow one type of crop When did piracy start in the Caribbean? - -the 1500s When was the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean? - -late 1600s and early 1700s Besides tourism, what is the other major industry in the Caribbean? - -Agriculture Pros of tourism in the Caribbean - -- Economic Boost: Tourism significantly contributes to the Caribbean economy. Helps to support local businesses. This economic activity generates jobs. - Infrastructure Development: The demands of tourism often lead to improvements in infrastructure which also benefits local residents. - Cultural Exchange: Tourism promotes cultural exchange and understanding. Visitors get to experience the unique Caribbean culture, traditions, and way of life Cons of tourism in the Caribbean - -- Environmental Impact: Tourism can have a negative effect on the environment. The development of resorts and infrastructure can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and strain on local resources like water and energy. Popular tourist destinations often face issues such as beach erosion and coral reef damage. - Too dependent: The overwhelming dependence on tourism puts the Caribbean at a disadvantage with the threat of global warming and other natural disasters. With millions of jobs at stake, a breakdown in the tourism industry would leave the region in ruins. Where is the continent of Australia located (from the equator)? - -roughly 1300 km south of the equator Compared to other continents where does Australia fit? - -it is the smallest and oldest continent Who made Australia a colony and what type of colony was it originally? - -- The British made Australia a colony - It was originally a penal colony What is the reef made from? - -- sand, rock, or coral, these materials are called substrates - sea animals called polyps together with tiny algae form colonies together, they form coral skeletons that bond together and form reefs What is Uluru? - -a monolith in central Australia (the outback) that is sacred to aboriginal people TRAVEL TRAVEL How long have the Aboriginal people been living in Australia? - -40,000 years What are some animals and vegetation that are common in Australia? - -Animals: Kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, wombats Vegetation: Eucalyptus trees, acacia trees, gum trees What are some problems/threats the the Great Barrier Reef faces? What are some solutions? - -- Climate change - Avoid contributing to global warming which harms the reefs (warms the water, bleaches the coral) by saving energy at home, walking or riding a bike instead of driving to reduce greenhouse gas emission, switch to an electric vehicle - Pollution - the pollution comes from farm run-off so they should make systems that catch that run-off so it doesn't reach the reef - Fishing - make a limit on amount of fish you can catch per day to prevent overfishing