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Transport and tourism

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    Level 3º ESO
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  • It leads to increased land speculation. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Negative effect.
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  • Many of the jobs created are low skilled and poorly paid. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Negative effect.
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  • Unemployment rises during off-peak seasons. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Negative effect.
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  • It enables people to come into contact with other cultures and encourages them to learn languages. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Positive effect.
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  • It can lead to severe environmental impacts. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Negative effect.
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  • It is a major source of income for the host country. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Positive effect.
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  • It is seasonal in nature. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
    Negative effect.
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  • This type of tourism uses historical and artistic features and cultural elements to attract tourists:
    Cultural tourism
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  • This type of tourism takes place in the countryside and in villages or farmhouses:
    Rural tourism
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  • Cities are popular tourist destinations, since they are well equipped with the services and infrastructure required for tourism:
    Urban tourism
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  • The most commom types of transport in Pre-industrial Era were:
    Horses and other draught animals that pulled carts to transport people and goods. Sailing ships for trade between countries
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  • Which two means of transport were introduced in the first half of 19th century?
    The railway and the steamship and steamboat
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  • Which two new means of transport emerged in the early 20th century?
    The automobile and the aeroplane
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  • Types of transport systems
    Land transport (road and rail transport), air transport, sea transport
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  • Where are the best airports in the world?
    In Asia
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  • Factors promoting tourism
    Accesibility, a welcoming local population, security and political stability, natural and cultural heritage
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