How the Environment Affects Tourism

How does climate change affect ski resorts?

• Makes the ski season longer

• Shortens the ski season due to warmer weather

• Increases the number of ski trails

• Makes skiing free for tourists

What can happen to beach areas when temperatures rise?

• The beaches grow in size

• The sand becomes cooler

• Coastal destinations may get damaged by storms and rising sea levels

• More trees grow on the beaches

Which of these natural disasters can cause serious damage to places that tourists visit?

• Traffic jams

• Volcanic eruptions, causing toxic fumes

• Sunny weather

• Birds migrating

How do heavy rains and flooding affect tourism?

• They make more people want to visit

• They make places unsafe for tourists and damage buildings

• They make tourists swim in the floodwaters

• They only affect areas without beaches

What happens to food prices if there's less rainfall?

• They go down because crops grow faster

• They stay the same

• They rise because crops grow less, so food is harder to get

• They only rise in cities far from the farms

How can storms impact tourist places?

• They make everything look cleaner

• They can damage roads, hotels, and other buildings tourists use

• They make more people want to go outside

• They make it easier for tourists to get around

What might happen if a tourist area has a volcanic eruption?

• It becomes safer for tourists

• The area becomes less accessible and dangerous to visit

• The area attracts more visitors

• It makes the air fresher

When temperatures rise, which of the following happens to tourists?

• They are more comfortable outdoors

• They may face health risks in extreme heat

• They receive free sunscreen

• They get discounts at hotels

Climate change and natural disasters can put the tourism industry at risk by damaging popular tourist spots. True or false?

Natural disasters like earthquakes and floods make tourist spots more attractive and safer. True or false?