EN Module 1 Quiz

Module 1. New trends in ecotourism and nature-based tourism

1. In relation to the following statements, sort those two that are not correct:

Tourism is a growing industry.

Motivations such as having more interaction with local communities are growing.

Tourism is a stable industry in time and space.

After the pandemic, interest in places with sustainable features grew.

There is enough information about ecotourism.

2. One of the following types of tourism is more directly related to the idea of ecotourism than the others (Identify the correct one):

Adventure tourism

Ethnic tourism

Rural tourism

Geological tourism

3. In relation to the following statements, sort those two that are true:

Designing an ecotourist experience does not need the involvement of the tourists

The number and type of heritage elements involved in an ecotourism experience will define the characteristics of the experience and the degree of satisfaction

A well-designed ecotourism experience will provide ecological enjoyment

Environmental education is not a part of an ecotourist experience

Safety issues must be the largest portion of the planning of an ecotourist experience

4. Which of the following elements has no relation with sustainable tourism? (Identify the correct one):

Equitative distribution of the benefits, both economic and socially

Enhancement of the infrastructure for green agriculture

Enhance the conservation of natural assets and processes in the territory

Tries to find a balance between the environment, economy and society

5. If we consider the ecotourism activity that complies with all its principles, we would be considering contributions in one of the following ecosystem services category (Identify the correct answer):

Provisioning services

Regulation services

Cultural services

Support services

6. The natural resources that stand out for tourism are the following ones, except one group (Identify the correct answer):

Natural landscapes, hills, plateaus and mountains

Islands, beaches, rivers and lakes

Deserts, valleys, seas and oceans

Customs, traditions, music

Flora, fauna, threatened ecosystems

7. The specific elements of intangible cultural heritage are (Identify the correct answer):

The handicrafts; the rituals; historical monuments and architecture.

The tradition represented in handicrafts; the rituals; music and some knowledge related to the uses of nature.

The architecture, buildings or archaeological and historical remains, monuments.

8. When thinking about ecotourism and protected areas, which of these activities are not compatible with the intention and goals of such areas? (Identify the correct answer):

Leading a group of around 15 tourists to enjoy an afternoon at a waterfall.

Enhancing a national park infrastructure with an exclusive resort that encompasses the development of a golf-court

Have a tour for whale-tourist to a natural monument park that includes diving

9. From the following sentences, indicate the three of them that can be examples of possible negative impacts arising from ecotourism:

Contributes to decrease the quality of recreational water

Contributes to littering the environment

Is responsible for most of the local air pollution

Contributes to the introduction of exotic species

May be directly responsible for coral bleaching episodes

10. To meet conservation objectives, protected areas are managed through one of the following plans (Identify the correct answer):

Management plan

Conservation plan

Recreational plan

Development plan

EN Module 1 Quiz

Module 1. New trends in ecotourism and nature-based tourism

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