What type of transport network shows the picture?
Sea transport
Which factors attract tourists in this area?
The artistic and cultural heritage.
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
It leads to increased land speculation. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect.
Air transport is the most modern transport system, which is why big cities usually have an airport. True or false?
True
Types of transport systems
Land transport (road and rail transport), air transport, sea transport
This type of tourism uses historical and artistic features and cultural elements to attract tourists:
Cultural tourism
This type of tourism takes place in the countryside and in villages or farmhouses:
Rural tourism
This type of transport is most often used to move people and goods.
Land transport / road transport
Unemployment rises during off-peak seasons. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect.
Transport networks are made up of:
Nodes, which are the endpoints between infrastructures, and axes or routes, that connect nodes to each other
This type of transport is becoming less popular among people.
Sea transport
It is a major source of income for the host country. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Positive effect.
This type of transport is structured around roads and motorways.
Land transport
This type of transport is the most suitable for transporting people over long distances and transporting light, perishable or valuable goods, due to the fact it is fast and safe.
Air transport
There are major differences between the roads in developed countries (a dense network of roads and motorways) and those in developing countries (a sparse, unstructured network).
Land transport / road transport
The rise in tourism brings changes to the host country, and these are not always positive. True or false?
True
Which two new means of transport emerged in the early 20th century?
The automobile and the aeroplane
The railway and steamship were introduced in the Second Industrial Revolution. True or false?
False, they were introduced in the First Industrial Revolution.
It enriches large companies. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect.
It boosts other economic sectors. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Positive effect.
This is the densest and most structured type of transport.
Land transport / road transport
This type of transport is ideal for moving large amounts of cargo (oil, grains, minerals, manufactured goods, etc.) at low prices.
Sea transport
Cities are popular tourist destinations, since they are well equipped with the services and infrastructure required for tourism:
Urban tourism
Tourism has grown in developed countries as a result of greater household income, social benefits and developments in transport. True or false?
True
High-speed lines require the construction of expensive tracks.
Land transport / rail transport
Today, industrial and agricultural products are often sold in places far away from where they are produced because transport is more efficient, faster and cheaper. True or false?
True
It is seasonal in nature. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect.
This type of transport is very slow.
Sea transport
This type of transport provides a fast, safe and cheap way of moving products.
Land transport
Factors promoting tourism
Accesibility, a welcoming local population, security and political stability, natural and cultural heritage
This type of transport is expensive because of the cost of aircraft fuel.
Air transport
What type of transport network shows the picture?
Railway transport
It can lead to severe environmental impacts. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect.
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.
Tell us at least three advantages of using public transport
It creates less pollution than using private vehicles. It's cheaper. It saves time, since users don't need to look for parking. It helps prevent traffic jams.
It leads to higher prices. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect
Reasons for the growth of tourism
Higher living standards, improvements in transport and communications, greater availability of accommodation, the development of tour operators and travel agenc
This type of transport is suitable for the medium- and long-distance transportation of both passengers and freight.
Land transport
Which two destinations depend heavily on the season and the time of the year?
Beach holidays and mountain tourism
Sea transport is the most popular for its ability to mobilise people and goods almost anywhere on the planet. True or false?
False. Air transport is the most popular nowadays due to lower costs, the globalisation of the economy and the increase in living standards.
What type of transport network shows the picture?
Road transport
Tourism has grown, especially in developing countries. True or false?
False
Fast transport networks and efficient means of transport require little investment. True or false?
False
Where are the best airports in the world?
In Asia
Current transport and infrastructure were developed in an effort to move increasing numbers of people and more cargo in a quicker, safer and more cost-effective manner. True or false?
True
This transport has a major environmental impact due to noise and pollution from aircraft and the construction of airports.
Air transport
This type of transport poses a risk to the marine ecosystem.
Sea transport
Which factors attract tourists in this area?
Pleasant climate and leisure activities.
It creates many jobs. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Positive effect.
Many of the jobs created are low skilled and poorly paid. Is it a negative or positive effect of tourism?
Negative effect.
The inflexible nature of this type of transport means that road transport must also be used sometimes.
Land transport / rail transport
Which two means of transport were introduced in the first half of 19th century?
The railway and the steamship and steamboat
What type of transport network shows the picture?
Air transport