10 questions
What does sustainable mean?
allows for continual reuse (maintained and supported)
interactions between human social system and the rest of the ecosystem
What does biodiversity mean?
tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern
variety within plant and animal species in an environment
Ecotourism is -responsible travel natural areas that conserve the environment and improves the well being of the locals.
True
False
It is important to educate local community and the guests of an Ecotourism site.
Optional
True
What is considered to be a form of ecotourism?
Going on a safari tour in the deserts of Africa
bird watching at your house
going for a walk in the neighborhood
staying home
The goal of ECOTOURISM is to -provide- select 3
a positive experience for both visitors and host
financial benefits for the local other than degradation of the habitat.
raise awareness and education of sensitive areas.
cause degradation the the environment.
Which of the following is not a (PRO) positive for ecotourism?
money for the community
conservation of habitats and biodiversity
education about culture of natives
destruction of habitat to build roads and hotels.
Which of the following is not a (CON) negative of ecotourism?
pollution left behind by tourist
rare species are trapped and turned into souvenirs
local are often relocated
preservation of the habitat and biodiversity.
Which of the following is NOT a common sites for eco-tourism?
Costa Rica's -Rain Forest
Africa-Savannah
Rocky Mountains- Usa
the moon
ECOTOURIM would most closely align with which world view?
Stewardship
Planetary
Wisdom