Chapter 17: Tourism

While traveling the east coast of the U.S., a family visits Savannah, Georgia, for the historic homes tour. They also head to St. Augustine, Florida, to see the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. What type of tourism is this?

• Ecotourism

• Dark

• Sustainable

• Heritage

A mother takes her children to the state beach for a day of fun in the sun and sand. Which type of tourism are they engaging in?

• Business

• Heritage

• Dark

• Leisure

If you travel from the United States to Italy, what will you probably have to do before you buy souvenirs?

• Visit a currency exchange to change dollars for euros.

• Make sure you only purchase from vendors who take dollars.

• Check to see if you are buying from a reputable seller.

• Ask to see a local business license.

Which type of tourism includes traveling to experience places, artifacts, and activities that have a link to the people of the past?

• Ecotourism

• Heritage

• Dark

• Domestic

A family travels to Amsterdam, the Netherlands to visit the Anne Frank House. This is an example of which type of tourism?

• Heritage

• Dark

• Ecotourism

• Sustainable

Which type of tourism minimizes its impact on the environment and local culture to protect the destination for future enjoyment?

• Dark

• Ecotourism

• Sustainable

• Heritage

What do ecotourism and dark tourism represent?

• Business tourism

• Heritage tourism

• Niche tourism

• Sustainable tourism

Heritage tourism is traveling

• for business.

• to an endangered area.

• to experience places that link to the people of the past.

• for the purpose of personal enjoyment and relaxation.

Which is an example of ecotourism?

• Snorkeling the coral reef in Belize

• Sunbathing at the local beach

• Exploring the ruins of Pompeii

• Visiting the Liberty Bell

Dark tourism would explore

• places of death and destruction.

• archeological sites.

• ancient libraries.

• rivers in South America.