Cambridge IGCSE · Travel and Tourism (0471)

Sustainable travel and tourism: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Sustainable travel and tourism.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following best describes a core principle of ecotourism?

Question 2

1 mark

The principle of Ecotourism differs from general sustainable tourism primarily because Ecotourism specifically focuses on which aspect?

Question 3

1 mark

A local community in a developing nation has modified its traditional harvest ceremony to be performed multiple times a day for tourists. The ceremony has been shortened, and the traditional costumes have been altered to be more "colorful and photogenic" for social media, though they no longer reflect historical accuracy. This is a negative sociocultural impact known as:

Question 4

1 mark

Which term describes a niche form of tourism that specifically involves travel to natural areas, focuses on conservation, and aims to educate the traveler about the environment?

Question 5

1 mark

One way for destinations to manage sustainability is by protecting the natural and built environment. Which of the following is a key action under this objective?

Question 6

2 marks

State one way that implementing a recycling and reuse scheme contributes to the goals of sustainable travel and tourism.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how carbon replacement schemes enable international travellers to address the environmental impact of their chosen method of transport.

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Question 8

2 marks

Give one example of how a hotel might utilize alternative energy sources to improve its sustainability rating.

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Question 9

4 marks

(a) Sustainability is often described as having three main pillars: economic, social, and environmental. State what is meant by the economic pillar of sustainability.
(b) Identify two specific sustainable practices that a tour operator can implement to reduce its negative impact on the environment.
(c) State one reason why resource conservation is necessary for the long-term success of a tourism destination.

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Question 10

5 marks

Sustainable development is a key priority for modern tourism management.
(a) Explain the difference between sustainability and responsible tourism.
(b) Describe two ways that protecting the natural environment and maintaining biodiversity can provide long-term benefits to a tourist destination.
(c) Suggest one method through which a destination management company (DMC) could empower a local community in a rural area.

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