Global Travel and Tourism
Explore the economic, social, and environmental impacts of global travel and tourism in this Grade 10 Social Studies worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is considered a primary economic benefit of tourism for a host country?
Increased local cultural preservation
Boost in foreign exchange earnings
Reduced environmental impact
Decreased infrastructure development
2. Ecotourism primarily focuses on:
Mass travel to popular destinations
Luxury resorts and amenities
Responsible travel to natural areas
Business and conference tourism
3. The phenomenon of local culture becoming more similar to global culture due to tourism is known as cultural .
4. Countries heavily reliant on tourism for their economy are vulnerable to external shocks such as crises or natural disasters.
5. Explain two positive social impacts of tourism on a local community.
6. Describe one negative environmental impact associated with uncontrolled tourism development.
7. Sustainable tourism aims to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts on the environment and local communities.
True
False
8. The majority of international tourists travel for business purposes rather than leisure.
True
False
9. Examine the world map below. Identify two regions that are popular tourist destinations and briefly explain a reason for their popularity.
Match the term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Mass Tourism
a. Travel that respects the environment and local culture.
11. Cultural Tourism
b. Large-scale tourism to popular destinations.
12. Sustainable Tourism
c. Travel focused on experiencing the history, arts, and lifestyle of a region.