Tourism and Migration Quiz

Which of the following best describes the concept of "circular migration" in the context of tourism?

• People moving permanently to another country for work.

• People traveling for leisure and never returning home.

• People moving temporarily for work, study, or medical reasons and returning home after a short period.

• People migrating due to natural disasters.

Why has tourism expanded into a major global industry over the last 50 years?

• Because of a decrease in disposable incomes and fewer travel options.

• Due to improved pay, easier border crossings, faster transport, and increased awareness of destinations.

• Because most people now work more than 60 hours a week.

• Due to a decline in international events and attractions.

What is the largest employer across the globe, representing 7% of the world’s exports in goods and services?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Travel and tourism

• Information technology

Which of the following jobs is most likely to be created by tourism in the Silvassa Forest region?

• Hotel chambermaid or receptionist

• Software developer

• Farmer

• Police officer

A tourist resort advertises luxury rooms, a water park, and a wellness spa. Which combination of jobs is most likely to be needed at this resort?

• Receptionist, lifeguard, masseur

• Farmer, miner, engineer

• Teacher, librarian, scientist

• Pilot, sailor, astronaut

How can tourism negatively affect local languages and traditions?

• By developing foreign language skills

• By eroding local language and traditional values

• By bringing people together from all over the world

• By spreading the range of social facilities

Explain how major international events like the Olympics can have both positive and negative social impacts on a host country.

• They only improve infrastructure and have no negative effects.

• They can improve infrastructure but may also lead to abuse of human rights.

• They only bring people together from all over the world.

• They only cause visitor congestion at key locations.

Tourism is described as a service industry that indirectly impacts all other industries. Which of the following is an example of a primary industry affected by tourism?

• Manufacturing of goods like chairs and beds

• Research and development to improve tourist facilities

• Agriculture and providing food or mining materials to build hotels

• Staff for hotels, planes, and restaurants

Which of the following is a strategic way tourism can support the environment?

• Money from tourism can be used to protect and repair the environment, such as improving water supplies

• Tourism creates seasonal, low-paid jobs

• Tourists spend most of their money in hotel complexes

• Economic leakages are high

Why is it important to manage tourism in many parts of the world?

• To protect incomes and environments in tourist destinations

• To increase the number of tourists visiting each year

• To reduce the cost of travel for tourists

• To eliminate all forms of tourism