Negative Impacts of Tourism and Pilgrimage

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Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of tourism on the environment?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Increased biodiversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased biodiversity is a positive impact of tourism, as it can help to promote the conservation of natural habitats and species.

How does tourism contribute to air pollution?

  1. By increasing the number of vehicles on the road

  2. By burning fossil fuels for transportation

  3. By releasing pollutants from hotels and restaurants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to air pollution in a number of ways, including by increasing the number of vehicles on the road, burning fossil fuels for transportation, and releasing pollutants from hotels and restaurants.

How does tourism contribute to water pollution?

  1. By generating sewage and wastewater

  2. By using water for irrigation of golf courses and other tourist attractions

  3. By releasing pollutants from boats and other watercraft

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to water pollution in a number of ways, including by generating sewage and wastewater, using water for irrigation of golf courses and other tourist attractions, and releasing pollutants from boats and other watercraft.

How does tourism contribute to deforestation?

  1. By clearing land for hotels, resorts, and other tourist infrastructure

  2. By using wood for fuel and construction

  3. By creating demand for souvenirs and other products made from wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to deforestation in a number of ways, including by clearing land for hotels, resorts, and other tourist infrastructure, using wood for fuel and construction, and creating demand for souvenirs and other products made from wood.

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of tourism on cultural heritage?

  1. Commodification of cultural traditions

  2. Loss of traditional skills and knowledge

  3. Increased appreciation for cultural diversity

  4. Displacement of indigenous communities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased appreciation for cultural diversity is a positive impact of tourism, as it can help to promote understanding and respect for different cultures.

How does tourism contribute to the commodification of cultural traditions?

  1. By selling traditional crafts and souvenirs to tourists

  2. By promoting cultural events and festivals for tourists

  3. By using cultural symbols and motifs in advertising and marketing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to the commodification of cultural traditions in a number of ways, including by selling traditional crafts and souvenirs to tourists, promoting cultural events and festivals for tourists, and using cultural symbols and motifs in advertising and marketing.

How does tourism contribute to the loss of traditional skills and knowledge?

  1. By creating a demand for mass-produced souvenirs and crafts

  2. By encouraging the development of tourist attractions that are not based on traditional culture

  3. By displacing indigenous communities from their traditional lands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to the loss of traditional skills and knowledge in a number of ways, including by creating a demand for mass-produced souvenirs and crafts, encouraging the development of tourist attractions that are not based on traditional culture, and displacing indigenous communities from their traditional lands.

How does tourism contribute to the displacement of indigenous communities?

  1. By forcing them to sell their land to developers

  2. By making it difficult for them to access their traditional resources

  3. By creating a demand for land for tourist infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to the displacement of indigenous communities in a number of ways, including by forcing them to sell their land to developers, making it difficult for them to access their traditional resources, and creating a demand for land for tourist infrastructure.

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of tourism on the economy?

  1. Increased cost of living for local residents

  2. Displacement of local businesses by foreign-owned businesses

  3. Increased employment opportunities

  4. Increased tax revenue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased tax revenue is a positive impact of tourism, as it can help to fund public services and infrastructure.

How does tourism contribute to the increased cost of living for local residents?

  1. By increasing the demand for housing and other resources

  2. By driving up the prices of food and other goods and services

  3. By creating a demand for luxury goods and services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to the increased cost of living for local residents in a number of ways, including by increasing the demand for housing and other resources, driving up the prices of food and other goods and services, and creating a demand for luxury goods and services.

How does tourism contribute to the displacement of local businesses by foreign-owned businesses?

  1. By creating a demand for foreign goods and services

  2. By providing financial incentives to foreign businesses to invest in the local economy

  3. By making it difficult for local businesses to compete with foreign businesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to the displacement of local businesses by foreign-owned businesses in a number of ways, including by creating a demand for foreign goods and services, providing financial incentives to foreign businesses to invest in the local economy, and making it difficult for local businesses to compete with foreign businesses.

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of tourism on social and cultural values?

  1. Increased crime and prostitution

  2. Loss of traditional values and customs

  3. Increased tolerance and understanding of different cultures

  4. Increased social inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased tolerance and understanding of different cultures is a positive impact of tourism, as it can help to promote peace and understanding between different peoples.

How does tourism contribute to increased crime and prostitution?

  1. By creating a demand for illegal goods and services

  2. By providing a market for stolen goods

  3. By creating a transient population that is more likely to engage in criminal activity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to increased crime and prostitution in a number of ways, including by creating a demand for illegal goods and services, providing a market for stolen goods, and creating a transient population that is more likely to engage in criminal activity.

How does tourism contribute to the loss of traditional values and customs?

  1. By introducing new values and customs that are different from traditional ones

  2. By making it difficult for people to practice their traditional customs and beliefs

  3. By creating a demand for goods and services that are not in keeping with traditional values

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to the loss of traditional values and customs in a number of ways, including by introducing new values and customs that are different from traditional ones, making it difficult for people to practice their traditional customs and beliefs, and creating a demand for goods and services that are not in keeping with traditional values.

How does tourism contribute to increased social inequality?

  1. By creating a wealthy elite that benefits from tourism while the majority of the population remains poor

  2. By displacing people from their traditional lands and livelihoods

  3. By creating a demand for cheap labor, which can lead to exploitation of workers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism contributes to increased social inequality in a number of ways, including by creating a wealthy elite that benefits from tourism while the majority of the population remains poor, displacing people from their traditional lands and livelihoods, and creating a demand for cheap labor, which can lead to exploitation of workers.

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