Pathways 3 - Unit 5 - Galápagos Tourism

Where are the Galápagos Islands located?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

What is the main reason for the unique animal species found on the Galápagos Islands?

• Climate change

• Isolation of the islands

• Human interference

• Migration from other continents

What has been the impact of tourism on the Galápagos Islands?

• Decreased pollution levels

• Improved animal habitats

• No impact on pollution

• Increased pollution levels

What was the result of the oil spill caused by the crashed tanker near the Galápagos Islands?

• Growth of new animal species

• No impact on wildlife

• Increased iguana population

• Death of 60% of nearby iguanas

What is the goal of the environmental projects on the Galápagos Islands?

• Introduce more pollution

• Destroy natural habitats

• Minimize human impact

• Increase fossil fuel usage

What is the main focus of the World Wildlife Fund recycling campaign on the islands?

• Hunting endangered species

• Building new infrastructure

• Reducing waste production

• Promoting tourism

What is the role of international environmental organizations like the World Wildlife Fund in preserving the Galápagos Islands?

• Destroying natural habitats

• Controlling human impact

• Promoting pollution

• Exploiting wildlife

What is the ultimate goal of the efforts to make the Galápagos Islands 'green'?

• End the use of fossil fuels

• Increase pollution levels

• Introduce more waste

• Control animal habitats

What is the estimated increase in the local population on the Galápagos Islands in recent decades?

• 300%

• 200%

• 100%

• 50%

What is the impact of humans on the Galápagos Islands according to environmentalists?

• No impact

• Positive impact

• Negative impact

• Neutral impact