The Impacts of Tourism
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Which of the following is NOT a potential positive impact of tourism on the economy?

  • Stimulating infrastructure development
  • Creating job opportunities
  • Generating revenue from foreign shores
  • Creating economic leakage (correct)
  • What is one potential negative impact of tourism on the environment?

  • Generating revenue from foreign shores (correct)
  • Creating economic leakage
  • Stimulating infrastructure development
  • Creating job opportunities
  • Which statement about the impacts of tourism is true?

  • Impacts of tourism are assessed by the observer (correct)
  • Impacts of tourism are always negative
  • Impacts of tourism are always direct
  • All impacts of tourism are overt
  • What is one way in which tourism can contribute to social growth?

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    What is one potential negative impact of tourism on society?

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    Study Notes

    Tourism Impacts

    • One potential negative impact of tourism on the environment is degradation or destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems.

    Economic Impacts

    • Not a potential positive impact of tourism on the economy is a decrease in economic activity.

    Social Impacts

    • One way in which tourism can contribute to social growth is by promoting cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
    • One potential negative impact of tourism on society is the erosion of traditional cultural practices and values.

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    Test your knowledge about the positive and negative impacts of tourism with this quiz. Learn how tourism can contribute to economic, environmental, and social growth while also understanding the potential drawbacks. Find out how to strike a balance and maximize the benefits of tourism while minimizing the negative effects.

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