Choose three statistics that show the economic importance of tourism.
A.
Smog is now adversely affecting the wildlife and vegetation.
B.
It's a $2 trillion business.
C.
It accounts for almost 1 in 11 jobs globally.
D.
Tourism accounts for about 60 percent of air travel.
3.
Choose five specific examples of how tourism has affected places negatively.
A.
One of the biggest threats is environmental. It destroys those very beautiful landscapes.
B.
Furthermore, tourism brings people into close contact with natural areas like rain forests, and can give them a better understanding of the environment and the consequences of destroying it.
C.
The tourist industry also puts a huge pressure on scarce water supplies.
D.
Smog is now adversely affecting the wildlife and vegetation.
E.
Cruise ships in the Caribbean generate lots of trash -more that 70,000 tons each year.
F.
Everest, the world's highest mountain, has more than 100 tons of trash sitting on its slopes and peaks.
4.
Choose two examples of how tourist dollars can help a country.
A.
Revenues from park-entrance fees pay for the protection of sensitive areas -or in Borneo for the care of young orangutans.
B.
Furthermore, tourism brings people into close contact with natural areas like rain forests, and can give them a better understanding of the environment and the consequences of destroying it.
C.
Income from departure taxes in Belize covers some of the costs of conserving the reefs.
5.
Choose an example of how tourism stops people harming the environment.
A.
Revenues from park-entrance fees pay for the protection of sensitive areas -or in Borneo for the care of young orangutans.
B.
Furthermore, tourism brings people into close contact with natural areas like rain forests, and can give them a better understanding of the environment and the consequences of destroying it.
C.
Income from departure taxes in Belize covers some of the costs of conserving the reefs.
