Negative Effects of Tourism Quiz

What does the number '500 million' refer to in paragraph 1?

• The number of holidays taken each year around the world.

• The number of people who travel each year for holidays.

• The number of people who travel by plane each year.

• The amount of money spent on holidays each year.

According to the article, why is tourism similar to other industries?

• It costs money.

• It makes a lot of money.

• It's growing each year.

• It uses resources and makes waste.

What kind of environmental problems are most people aware of?

• Air pollution.

• Noise pollution.

• Rubbish and litter.

• Damage to national monuments.

What kind of water pollution is mentioned in the article?

• Waste water from holiday accommodation going into the sea.

• Rubbish and waste from ships being thrown into the sea.

• Chemical waste from building sites going into local rivers.

• Over-fishing by local fishermen.

According to the text, which of the following is true?

• A flight across the Atlantic emits 2500 kg of carbon a year.

• An African uses 2500 kg of carbon a year.

• An African uses 1250 kg of carbon a year.

• A flight across the Atlantic uses 5000 kg of carbon.

What causes of noise pollution are mentioned in the text?

• Radios on the beach.

• Local places of entertainment.

• TVs from hotel rooms.

• Aircraft noise near airports.

According to the text, who uses the most water?

• Local people who run holiday businesses.

• People when they are at home.

• People when they are on holiday.

• Hotels.

According to the text, which of the following is true?

• Tourists don't bring money to local communities.

• Tourists make heavy use of local resources.

• Tourists use fewer resources than they are at home.

• Tourists take care not to damage the environment.