The Impacts of Tourism - Environmental | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is "carrying capacity" in tourism?

The maximum number of tourists an area can support without environmental degradation

How does tourism contribute to climate change?

By increasing carbon emissions from transportation

By reducing deforestation

By decreasing energy consumption

By promoting eco-friendly practices

What can cooking oil be used for?

It can be refined (cleaned) and then used to power motors. From machine engines, to trucks and ships.

Name an unnatural source of water pollution

trash, pesticides chemical fertilizers, factories, oil spills

There are many hospitality organisations that already work hard to recycle and re-use. Provide 2 examples from hospitality industry?

Recycling food waste; Bottles and cans; Reusable containers; Recycled plastics; Recycled waste products

What is one of the main causes of water pollution in tourist destinations?

Planting more trees

Waste recycling programs

Excessive use of sunscreen in water bodies

Overfishing

Food waste has nothing to do with carbon footprint. True or false

False - the food you eat has a footprint.

How can tourism contribute positively to environmental conservation?

By generating funds for conservation programs

E........ is sent out into the air. It is harmful to the environment. ( especially carbon dioxide )

emission

The management of land, water and animal habitats to stop them from being destroyed

CONSERVATION

What is a common environmental issue caused by trekking and hiking?

Increased deforestation and soil erosion

Decrease in greenhouse gas emissions

Restoration of damaged ecosystems

Improved water quality

The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community. ( 2 words ) / c....... ......

carbon footprint

Restaurants generate huge portion of food waste, what we can do from vegetables and fruits waste? Think about Grand Hyatt Singapore example shared shared the lecture.

Organic fertilizer/compost or animal feed

Which is a key strategy to minimize tourism’s environmental impact?

Ignoring waste management policies

Promoting unlimited access to fragile ecosystems

Encouraging sustainable tourism practices

Reducing investment in conservation programs

What type of negative environmental impact of tourism is this?

Air and noise pollution through transportation networks and leisure activities e.g. airlines, airport noise from take off and landing procedures