TPLM 3324: Adventure Tourism Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is a key characteristic of adventure tourism according to Sung et al?

  • Takes place in urban destinations
  • Involves luxury accommodations
  • Requires no physical activity
  • Includes elements of risk (correct)

According to the Canadian Tourism Commission (1995), adventure tourism typically involves:

  • Activities in familiar destinations
  • No outdoor activities
  • Unusual or wilderness destinations (correct)
  • Conventional transportation methods

What is a defining feature of adventure travel according to UNWTO?

  • Must include overnight stay but not last longer than 1 year (correct)
  • Multiple-year duration
  • No overnight stay required
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of planning

In what era did commercial guiding in the US begin according to the text?

<p>1920s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specialized skills are typically associated with adventure tourism?

<p>Mental and physical toughness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hard adventure activities from soft adventure activities?

<p>The level of risk involved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a soft adventure activity?

<p>Eco-tourism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common characteristics of adventure tourism?

<p>Uncertain outcomes and challenges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT part of the adventure experience?

<p>Professional guidance and support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hard adventure tourism require to be successfully undertaken?

<p>Intense commitment and advanced skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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