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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specialized skills are typically associated with adventure tourism?

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

    What distinguishes hard adventure activities from soft adventure activities?

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

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

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

    What are some common characteristics of adventure tourism?

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

    Which aspect is NOT part of the adventure experience?

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

    What does hard adventure tourism require to be successfully undertaken?

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

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