30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) in tourism?
To evaluate the potential environmental consequences of tourism development
Which of the following is NOT considered a physical environmental impact of tourism?
Cultural erosion
What is one of the methods used to assess environmental impacts in tourism?
Using environmental monitoring and research studies
Which of the following is an example of a water-related environmental impact caused by tourism?
Water depletion
What is the purpose of the 'mitigation strategy development' step in an environmental impact assessment?
To propose ways to prevent or reduce adverse impacts
Which of the following is NOT considered an air and atmospheric environmental impact caused by tourism?
Overcrowding
What is the purpose of the 'evaluation of significance' step in an environmental impact assessment?
To determine the importance of identified impacts
Which of the following is an example of a biological environmental impact caused by tourism?
Loss of biodiversity
What is the purpose of 'public and stakeholder engagement' in an environmental impact assessment?
To gather input and feedback from the public and stakeholders
Which of the following is a challenge in assessing environmental impacts in tourism?
The variability of tourism activities and environments
What type of environmental impact is characterized by air pollution and contributions to climate change due to tourism?
Air and Atmospheric Impacts
Which method for assessing environmental impacts involves using criteria based on legal standards, scientific research, and community values?
Evaluation of Significance
What kind of impact results from issues like cultural erosion, overcrowding, and changes in local life due to tourism?
Socio-cultural and Visual Impacts
What is the primary focus of 'mitigation strategy development' in environmental impact assessments?
Proposing ways to prevent or reduce adverse impacts
Which type of impact involves issues like landform changes, deforestation, beach erosion, and urbanization as a result of tourism?
Physical Impacts
What is the purpose of 'impact prediction' in the assessment of environmental impacts in tourism?
Modeling and forecasting future impacts
Which step in an environmental impact assessment process involves surveys, interviews, and public meetings?
Public and Stakeholder Engagement
'Loss of biodiversity', 'wildlife disturbance', and 'habitat destruction' are examples of which type of environmental impact caused by tourism?
Biological Impacts
What is one common challenge faced when assessing environmental impacts in tourism?
Different types of tourist activities
What is a typical method used for data collection to assess environmental impacts in tourism?
Surveys and environmental monitoring
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of environmental impact caused by tourism according to the text?
Economic impacts
Which method for assessing environmental impacts in tourism involves using criteria based on legal standards, scientific research, and community values?
Evaluation of significance
What is the primary purpose of the 'mitigation strategy development' step in an environmental impact assessment for tourism?
To propose ways to prevent, reduce, or compensate for adverse impacts
Which of the following is NOT considered a challenge in assessing environmental impacts of tourism according to the text?
Lack of public and stakeholder engagement
Which of the following is an example of a 'physical impact' caused by tourism according to the text?
Landform changes
What is the primary purpose of 'public and stakeholder engagement' in an environmental impact assessment for tourism?
To gather input through surveys, interviews, and public meetings
Which type of environmental impact is characterized by issues like 'cultural erosion, overcrowding, and changes in local life' due to tourism?
Socio-cultural and visual impacts
Which of the following is an example of a 'water impact' caused by tourism according to the text?
Water pollution
What is the primary purpose of 'impact prediction' in the assessment of environmental impacts of tourism?
To model and forecast future environmental impacts
Which of the following is an example of a 'biological impact' caused by tourism according to the text?
Loss of biodiversity
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