CH 4: Tourism

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What is the primary purpose of tourists involved in cultural tourism?

  • To engage with local arts and cultural sites (correct)
  • To relax and enjoy leisure activities
  • To explore natural areas
  • To conduct business dealings

What percentage of South Africa's workforce is directly employed by the tourism sector?

  • 5%
  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 7% (correct)

Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

  • Poverty reduction
  • GDP contribution
  • Ecosystem stress (correct)
  • Job creation

What is the primary goal of ecotourism?

<p>To conserve natural areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of a tourist's stay in a place?

<p>No longer than one year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a positive economic impact of tourism?

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

What is a benefit of tourism in rural areas?

<p>Stimulation of local economies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tourism involves traveling for business dealings or conferences?

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

What is a negative impact of tourism on the environment?

<p>Resource depletion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation of tourists involved in leisure and recreation tourism?

<p>To relax and enjoy leisure activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the policy recommendations to sustainably grow the tourism sector in South Africa?

<p>Enhancing marketing and promotion strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of implementing strict regulations in environmental management?

<p>To minimize environmental impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) in tourism?

<p>To provide unique experiences that differentiate South Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing under-explored areas in tourism?

<p>To divert tourist flows from over-visited sites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of encouraging local community involvement in tourism projects?

<p>To ensure benefits are shared among the local community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is investing in improving tourism-related infrastructure recommended?

<p>To accommodate an increasing number of tourists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing specialized training programs for the workforce?

<p>To provide high-quality services to tourists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of the tourism sector with appropriate policies?

<p>Significant contribution to the country's economic development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is strategic spatial distribution important in tourism?

<p>To evenly spread tourism benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of the tourism sector in South Africa?

<p>It is robust and poised for further growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ecotourism?

<p>To promote conservation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of tourism on the national GDP?

<p>It has a direct and indirect impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of tourism in rural areas?

<p>Stimulation of local economies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

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

What type of tourism involves engaging with local arts?

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

What is the significance of tourism in South Africa?

<p>Contributes to the national GDP and creates employment opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a tourist's stay in a place?

<p>One year or less (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of tourism on the workforce?

<p>It directly employs about 7% of the workforce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge posed by high tourist activity?

<p>Water and energy consumption spikes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of tourism in poverty reduction?

<p>It stimulates local economies and reduces poverty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of infrastructure development in the tourism sector?

<p>To accommodate an increasing number of tourists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is environmental management essential in the tourism sector?

<p>To minimize environmental impacts and preserve natural sites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems in tourism?

<p>To provide unique experiences that differentiate South Africa from other destinations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is strategic spatial distribution important in tourism?

<p>To evenly spread tourism benefits by developing under-explored areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of education and training in the tourism sector?

<p>To provide high-quality services to tourists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of the tourism sector with appropriate policies?

<p>Significant contribution to the country's economic development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is marketing and promotion important in the tourism sector?

<p>To showcase South Africa's diverse attractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of encouraging local community involvement in tourism projects?

<p>To ensure benefits are shared among local communities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of the tourism sector in South Africa?

<p>Robust and poised for further growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to develop under-explored areas in tourism?

<p>To divert tourist flows from over-visited sites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason tourists engage in leisure and recreation activities?

<p>To relax and unwind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative impact of tourism on the environment?

<p>Depletion of natural resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of tourism in poverty reduction?

<p>To stimulate local economies, especially in rural areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of business tourism?

<p>To conduct business dealings or conferences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of tourism on the national GDP?

<p>It increases the national GDP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of ecotourism?

<p>To explore natural areas while promoting conservation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge posed by high tourist activity?

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

What is the primary reason for implementing strict regulations in environmental management?

<p>To mitigate the negative environmental impacts of tourism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems in tourism?

<p>To promote cultural exchange and understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of tourism in employment creation?

<p>To directly employ a significant percentage of the workforce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following policies is most closely related to the preservation of natural sites?

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

What is the primary benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems in tourism?

<p>To preserve cultural heritage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of developing under-explored areas in tourism?

<p>To reduce tourist congestion in over-visited sites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of the tourism sector with appropriate policies?

<p>Significant contributions to the country's economic development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is education and training important in the tourism sector?

<p>To provide high-quality services to tourists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of strategic spatial distribution in tourism?

<p>To evenly distribute tourism benefits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is infrastructure development important in the tourism sector?

<p>To accommodate an increasing number of tourists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of the tourism sector in South Africa?

<p>Robust and poised for further growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is marketing and promotion important in the tourism sector?

<p>To showcase South Africa's diverse attractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of encouraging local community involvement in tourism projects?

<p>To ensure benefits are shared with local communities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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