QUESTIONS FOR LEARNERS
Questions for learners
The questions below should be considered by learners to develop their
understanding of tourism as a global issue.
Tourism
Can you describe why tourists are attracted to places such as a national park
or similar tourist feature?
What patterns have led to the growth of tourism that has resulted in tourism
being identified as a global issue?
Where does tourism develop and what factors are responsible for the
development and growth of global tourism?
Who are the winners and losers in global tourism?
How can global tourism be managed in an effective and responsible way?
Can you explain the main causes of eco-tourism?
Can you differentiate between the impacts of tourism on the environment and
on people?
Can you name examples of strategies adopted to manage tourism and describe
how they work?
Using numerical and graphical information can you understand what
challenges are created by tourism as a global issue?
GLOBAL ISSUES UNIT (NATIONAL 5, GEOGRAPHY)
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