CH 8: Ecosystems

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What is the main emphasis of ecotourism?

  • Making a profit for large corporations
  • Conserving the environment and benefiting local people (correct)
  • Promoting luxury accommodations
  • Implementing mass tourism practices

How does ecotourism benefit local communities economically?

  • By promoting unsustainable practices
  • By creating jobs focused on preserving the environment (correct)
  • By exploiting the environment for profit
  • By excluding local communities from tourism decisions

What is a significant way ecotourism contributes to national income?

  • Through exploiting natural resources for revenue
  • By prioritizing luxury accommodations
  • By generating revenue through park fees and taxes (correct)
  • By creating handicrafts for tourists

What does ecotourism aim to minimize in terms of its environmental impact?

<p>Tourism's own environmental impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ethical ecotourism promote community involvement?

<p>By ensuring locals are involved in decisions about their environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ecotourism from other forms of tourism?

<p>Emphasis on traveler responsibility and conservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ecotourism contribute to the conservation efforts?

<p>By promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a biotic component of an ecosystem?

<p>Edaphic Factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of consumers are carnivores that eat other carnivores?

<p>Tertiary consumers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an opportunity created by ecotourism for the local population?

<p>Fishing Jobs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abiotic component directly influences the ecosystem's characteristics?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which organisms like bacteria and fungi break down dead organic material?

<p>Decomposition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of soil analysis in an investigative study of an ecosystem?

<p>Determine suitable plant types (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a climatic factor affecting an ecosystem?

<p>Slope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method used in investigative studies of ecosystems?

<p>Fish Sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of ecotourism in terms of traveler responsibility?

<p>Promoting conservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ecotourism contribute to the economic benefits of local communities?

<p>By creating job opportunities that preserve the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major ethical consideration in ecotourism related to community involvement?

<p>Ensuring local communities are part of decision-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ecotourism support national income generation?

<p>By generating revenue through park fees and taxes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does ecotourism differ from traditional tourism?

<p>By emphasizing conservation and education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of ecotourism regarding environmental stewardship?

<p>Minimizing tourism's environmental impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for ecotourism to involve local communities in decision-making?

<p>To distribute benefits more equitably and respect local cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bacteria and fungi in an ecosystem?

<p>They break down dead organic material, returning essential nutrients to the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consumer in an ecosystem?

<p>Producers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'Temperature and Light Monitoring' in an investigative study of an ecosystem?

<p>To measure changes in temperature and light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physiographic factor in an ecosystem?

<p>Soil pH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

<p>They produce their own food through photosynthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a 'Biodiversity Assessment' in an investigative study of an ecosystem?

<p>To document plant and animal diversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an opportunity created by ecotourism for the local population?

<p>Increased air pollution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a 'Physiographic Survey' in an investigative study of an ecosystem?

<p>To assess the physical layout of the land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of ecotourism that distinguishes it from traditional tourism?

<p>Conserving the environment and improving local communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key ethical consideration in ecotourism related to community involvement?

<p>Ensuring local communities are involved in decisions affecting their environment and tourism activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major economic benefit does ecotourism offer to local communities?

<p>Generating revenue for local communities by preserving the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ecotourism in promoting environmental stewardship?

<p>Promoting environmental stewardship by minimizing tourism's own environmental impact and contributing to conservation efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ecotourism contribute to the conservation efforts?

<p>Contributing to the conservation efforts by promoting responsible travel to natural areas and minimizing tourism's environmental impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of community involvement in ethical ecotourism?

<p>Distributing the benefits of tourism equitably and fostering respect for local cultures and traditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential environmental challenge that ecotourism might face?

<p>Overexploitation of natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abiotic component is most directly influenced by the activities of decomposers?

<p>Edaphic Factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ecotourism and traditional tourism?

<p>Conserving the environment and improving local communities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do scavengers play in an ecosystem that is distinct from other consumers?

<p>They consume dead organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which investigative study method is most directly related to understanding the impact of human activities on an ecosystem?

<p>Impact of Human Activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biotic component is responsible for the production of oxygen in an ecosystem?

<p>Producers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abiotic component is most directly influenced by the activities of primary consumers?

<p>Physiographic Factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential socio-economic challenge that ecotourism might face?

<p>Unequal distribution of tourism revenue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which investigative study method is most directly related to understanding the distribution of plant species in an ecosystem?

<p>Physiographic Survey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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