EXAM PACK GGH3707 2024
Disadvantages of national parks include :
1 Greater costs to the international citizens in order to fund these locations
2 Local communities have limited powers to create and change rules
3 Political turmoil can often result in the complete cessation of conservation
efforts for the entire duration of the turmoil
4 Higher tax burdens on local communities in order to facilitate and fund the
effective running and management of national parks
5 Economic instability and varying economic demands (particularly in LDCs)
results in limited ability and willpower to conserve the environment over
humanitarian requirements in these countries.
The following are examples of ecological impacts found at ecotourism
destinations
1 Insensitive developments of natural environments like coastlines,
mountainous regions, or other biodiversity hotspots
2 Overgrazing and desertification in areas that do not have human interaction
3 Soil compaction or erosion in wilderness areas
4 Loss of human life at destinations due to changes in the environment
5 Habitat loss and destruction with varying impacts on fauna and flora
The idea of harmony in terms of conservation implies
A balance between humans and nature
B there is deep spiritual significance and purity to be found in the natural
world
C the need to conquer nature as a return to humankind’s greatest form of
nobility
D the most effective way to use resources for future benefit.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding tourism
A Nature tourism is a boarder field of tourism than ecotourism
B Nature tourism unlike ecotourism includes simply visiting any environment
C Ecotourism is subcategory within nature tourism
D Mass tourism is a subset of ecotourism
, Which of the following legislative and regulatory frameworks (as related to
ecotourism only) is applicable in South Africa
1 NERSA 2020
2 The white paper on Urban and Local Regional dwellings 2005
3 The global institute of tourism, nature development and homelands
4 The World Summit of sustainable development 2002
5 The international Ecotourism society NPO
6 Section 24 of the Constitution of South Africa
7 National Environmental Management Act 1998
Successfully managed ecotourism destinations can mitigate sociocultural and
ecological impacts by
1 Managing climate change on a global scale
2 Increasing security and scrutiny of resource use by the local communities
3 Increasing community engagement and involvement
4 Managing resources efficiently and sustainably
5 Introducing and managing flora and fauna into the natural environment with the
aim of attracting more Eco tourists
Elements of the natural environment can be considered _ until they are
transformed into resources.
A Simplistic
B Neutral
C Cultural
D Unruly
E Divisive
Britain development the first parks because of the effects of
A The globalized view of the world stemming from the country’s colonies
B Legislation by the royal family and the country’s parliament
C Countryside management and the industrial revolution
D Pollution, Urbanization and the industrial revolution
E Legalization of common people to own lands in the countryside
Ecotourism principles include
1 Minimizing impacts on the host community and their natural environments
2 Creating positive experiences for the host nations with the understanding that they
take precedence over visitors in order to protect their cultural heritage
3 promoting cultural respect on both ends of the spectrum so that host communities
are equally educated by tourists
4 Empowering local people which includes ensuring that financial benefits reach
them
5 Enhancing conservation effort (through financial benefits)
, Ecotourism falls under the umbrella of which branch of tourism
A historical tourism
B fundamental wildlife tourism
C cultural tourism
D ecotourism
E nature tourism
Despite South Africa’s rich potential for tourism development, the history of South
Africa means that the development of tourism in the country was severely
hindered because
1 there was international condemnation of the apartheid policies in the country
2 sanctions were imposed on the country and hampered development
3 South Africa was recognized for its role as a conflict instigator in the Southern
African region
4 Banning of international carriers from flying to South Africa
5 Halting the flow of South African tourism promotional materials
Resources are dynamic and dependent upon
A climate change and visualization
B microorganisms and developments
C culture and perceptions of worth in society
D traditions and homeostasis
E space and time
Humans are not adequate protectors of other species because of our inherent bias
towards self or group interests. Which of the following consequences have
occurred as a direct result of this bias.
1 Habitat destruction – the introduction of alien invasive species to susceptible
environments
2 Pollution of various forms(air, water etc)
Sharp increase in population
3 Over harvesting of species based on human needs or preference
4 The over harvesting of species based on human needs for preference
Fennell proposes a model for local participation in the development of ecotourism
projects. This model includes which of the following criteria
1 determining the role that local participants can play in the project
2 choosing an appropriate multidisciplinary research team
3 determining participation mechanisms
4 developing dialogs and educational efforts
5 developing a plan of action and implementation
Disadvantages of national parks include :
1 Greater costs to the international citizens in order to fund these locations
2 Local communities have limited powers to create and change rules
3 Political turmoil can often result in the complete cessation of conservation
efforts for the entire duration of the turmoil
4 Higher tax burdens on local communities in order to facilitate and fund the
effective running and management of national parks
5 Economic instability and varying economic demands (particularly in LDCs)
results in limited ability and willpower to conserve the environment over
humanitarian requirements in these countries.
The following are examples of ecological impacts found at ecotourism
destinations
1 Insensitive developments of natural environments like coastlines,
mountainous regions, or other biodiversity hotspots
2 Overgrazing and desertification in areas that do not have human interaction
3 Soil compaction or erosion in wilderness areas
4 Loss of human life at destinations due to changes in the environment
5 Habitat loss and destruction with varying impacts on fauna and flora
The idea of harmony in terms of conservation implies
A balance between humans and nature
B there is deep spiritual significance and purity to be found in the natural
world
C the need to conquer nature as a return to humankind’s greatest form of
nobility
D the most effective way to use resources for future benefit.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding tourism
A Nature tourism is a boarder field of tourism than ecotourism
B Nature tourism unlike ecotourism includes simply visiting any environment
C Ecotourism is subcategory within nature tourism
D Mass tourism is a subset of ecotourism
, Which of the following legislative and regulatory frameworks (as related to
ecotourism only) is applicable in South Africa
1 NERSA 2020
2 The white paper on Urban and Local Regional dwellings 2005
3 The global institute of tourism, nature development and homelands
4 The World Summit of sustainable development 2002
5 The international Ecotourism society NPO
6 Section 24 of the Constitution of South Africa
7 National Environmental Management Act 1998
Successfully managed ecotourism destinations can mitigate sociocultural and
ecological impacts by
1 Managing climate change on a global scale
2 Increasing security and scrutiny of resource use by the local communities
3 Increasing community engagement and involvement
4 Managing resources efficiently and sustainably
5 Introducing and managing flora and fauna into the natural environment with the
aim of attracting more Eco tourists
Elements of the natural environment can be considered _ until they are
transformed into resources.
A Simplistic
B Neutral
C Cultural
D Unruly
E Divisive
Britain development the first parks because of the effects of
A The globalized view of the world stemming from the country’s colonies
B Legislation by the royal family and the country’s parliament
C Countryside management and the industrial revolution
D Pollution, Urbanization and the industrial revolution
E Legalization of common people to own lands in the countryside
Ecotourism principles include
1 Minimizing impacts on the host community and their natural environments
2 Creating positive experiences for the host nations with the understanding that they
take precedence over visitors in order to protect their cultural heritage
3 promoting cultural respect on both ends of the spectrum so that host communities
are equally educated by tourists
4 Empowering local people which includes ensuring that financial benefits reach
them
5 Enhancing conservation effort (through financial benefits)
, Ecotourism falls under the umbrella of which branch of tourism
A historical tourism
B fundamental wildlife tourism
C cultural tourism
D ecotourism
E nature tourism
Despite South Africa’s rich potential for tourism development, the history of South
Africa means that the development of tourism in the country was severely
hindered because
1 there was international condemnation of the apartheid policies in the country
2 sanctions were imposed on the country and hampered development
3 South Africa was recognized for its role as a conflict instigator in the Southern
African region
4 Banning of international carriers from flying to South Africa
5 Halting the flow of South African tourism promotional materials
Resources are dynamic and dependent upon
A climate change and visualization
B microorganisms and developments
C culture and perceptions of worth in society
D traditions and homeostasis
E space and time
Humans are not adequate protectors of other species because of our inherent bias
towards self or group interests. Which of the following consequences have
occurred as a direct result of this bias.
1 Habitat destruction – the introduction of alien invasive species to susceptible
environments
2 Pollution of various forms(air, water etc)
Sharp increase in population
3 Over harvesting of species based on human needs or preference
4 The over harvesting of species based on human needs for preference
Fennell proposes a model for local participation in the development of ecotourism
projects. This model includes which of the following criteria
1 determining the role that local participants can play in the project
2 choosing an appropriate multidisciplinary research team
3 determining participation mechanisms
4 developing dialogs and educational efforts
5 developing a plan of action and implementation
