Assignment 3: Europe

Assignment 2: Europe

Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information and

Advice

Unit of competency code: SITTTSL003A

Student name:

Instructions

To complete the following exercises you can refer to the ‘Explore Europe map’. You can download blank maps of Europe from the

‘Tourism destinations’ online resource home page. However, some have been provided within the assignment for you. You should make several copies of the maps for practicing plotting destinations, gateways, main transport routes, physical features and adding your notes.

You will need to refer to additional resources to the online learning materials. These should include reliable internet websites, travel tour brochures for travel in Europe as many of these contain excellent detailed maps, government tourism authorities and associated travel associations for current information.

Following are some suggestions:

Refer to an accurate and reliable world atlas such as those published by Longman

Encyclopaedias or ‘ wikipedia

’

Internet websites, for example: www.worldatlas.com/ http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/ and http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fact- sheets/ http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/world/

Travellers’ guidebooks such as: www.lonelyplanet.com.au/ http://www.frommers.com/destinations/Travel brochures http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/countries.ehtml

Typing phrases such as ‘world map’, specific countries and destinations or name of tourism companies specialising in European destinations and travel, into search engines eg ‘google’, ‘yahoo’ etc.

LA011131Assignment 2 – Europe - SITTTSL003A Ed 1

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Remember

Ensure you correctly reference all resources including specific internet website URLs in your bibliography and/or acknowledging authors accurately within the body of the assessment.

Note:

There are constant changes with internet websites, their content, URLs, hyperlinks, licenses or fees for use and other issues associated with online learning and technologies.

Therefore the reference and resource information provided may be altered and/or become inaccessible without prior knowledge.

If you are unable to locate relevant information for your

Tourism studies or assessment research, contact your OTEN teachers for assistance.

Assessment summary

Use the following table to ensure you have attempted both parts of this assignment:

Task Description Value

Europe - general 20% Part A

Part B European countries: 80%

Austria

Belgium

Germany

Switzerland

Italy

France

Spain

Portugal

Greece

Turkey

Scandinavia

Total 100 marks

Chech Republic, Slovac Republic & Hungary

This compulsory assessment will be worth 30% of your total overall mark for the unit

Source and provide International destination information and advice.

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Tasks/Questions

Part A: Research questions and activities

Total 20 marks

Europe (general)

1 On the map of Europe clearly indicate the following: a.

Location of and name these waterways: Baltic Sea, North Sea, Irish Sea,

The Channel, Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea and Black Sea b.

European Alps and Pyrenees Mountains c.

Countries and capital cities listed below:

United Kingdom

Eire (Republic of Ireland)

Iceland

The Netherlands

Belgium

Luxembourg

France

Map of Europe (provided next page)

Portugal

Norway

Italy

Austria

Switzerland

Germany

Denmark

Sweden

Finland

Russia

Hungary

Spain

Greece

Turkey



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2 Complete the table with information as relevant to the continent of Europe.

Write your answer in the spaces provided:

Questions and statements

Answer

Name four countries which have a 1.England coastline on the Channel

2.France

3. Belgium

Name all the European countries which have a coastline on the

Mediterranean Sea

4. Netherlands

Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia,

Bosnia, Albania, Greece.

Name the two countries which face 1.

Greece each other across the Aegean Sea

2. Turkey

The Pyrenees Mountains form the 1.

France border between two countries.

2.

Spain

Name these countries.

3 Scheduled water transport is extremely important in Europe. Name the seaports located in the following countries:

Country Seaports

United Kingdom

Port of London,

France

Greece

Marsielle, Bordeaux, Nantes, Brest, Cherbourg, Le

Habre, Dunkerque.

Spain



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Part B: Research questions and activities

Total 80 marks

United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

1 Locate the following destinations on the map of United Kingdom:

Wales

Aberdeen London

Scotland

Irish Sea Cardiff

Manchester

Lake District Belfast

Atlantic Ocean

Glasgow

Thames River

English Channel

Edinburgh North Sea

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Map of the United Kingdom



2 List the four countries that form the United Kingdom (UK).

Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland

3 What is the best form of transport for a visitor when travelling around the UK?

Regions of the United Kingdom (source: www.worldatlas.com)



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England

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to England

Capital

City

London

National

Airlines

British

Airways

International gateway cities and three letter codes

Local

Currency

Pound

Climate

2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to England

Questions and statements Answer

England has two international airports. Name them and give the three letter airport codes.

In terms of transport, what is the best way for a visitor to get around London? a. Heathrow Airport b. Gatwick Airport

Train, Taxi

Where in England would a visitor find Stonehenge? Briefly describe this unusual site and explain what it is.

Describe the location and tourist attractions in Bath. a.Whiltshire b.

Code:LHR..

Code: LGW

Name two famous university cities in England.

Where was Shakespeare born?

In which direction is this town from London?

Name and briefly describe two tourist sights or attractions in the

English city of York. a. b. a. Cambridge b. Brighton a. Stratford-upon-Avon b.

List the two main forms of transport used to cross the English

Channel. a. b.



6.

7.

8.

4.

5.

2.

3.

3 List and describe at least (8) eight tourist attractions/sites in London:

Tourist Attraction/Site Description

1.



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4 Briefly describe the following famous events held in England:

Event name

Henley Royal Regatta

Location Description

The Grand National

Steeplechase

Wimbledon

Trooping of the Colour

Wales

1 What are the key tourist features of Wales - why do tourists go there?

2 What is the Capital City of Wales and mark it on thefollowing map.



Map of Wales

Republic of Ireland

1 The capital of the Republic of Ireland (Eire) is:

2 Name (3) three tourist sights or attractions in the Republic of Island.

3 Identify the cities you would find these attractions and plot each on the map of

Ireland.



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Map of Ireland

Austria

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Austria:

Capital city National airline and two letter code

Gateway city and three letter code

Currency Language



2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Austria:


List the six major cities of Austria.

What is the name of the river that the capital city is situated on?

If a visitor to Austria wanted to spend ten days touring around Austria, what method of transport would you recommend and why?

Where would I find the Spanish Riding

School?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

3 For each of the following cities name one main attraction.

Describe what the visitor will find there.

City

Vienna

Site/Attraction Visitor appeal

Innsbruck

4 What is the name of the lake which shares borders with Austria, Germany and

Switzerland?

5 The alpine area of Austria is a major ski tour destination. What is this areas regional name? Name the major town closest to this region.



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Belgium

1 Complete the tables with relevant information as it relates to Belgium:


What is the capital city of Belgium?

Describe Belgium’s geographical features.

What are the major cities of Belgium and which of these is the gateway city?

What language is predominantly spoken in

Belgium?

Describe key tourist features of Bruges.

Describe two key tourist attractions in

Brussels and Antwerp.

1.

2.

Germany

1 Plot these destinations on the attached map of Germany:

Berlin

Hamburg

Frankfurt

Munich

Cologne Lake Constance

Dusseldorf

Rhine river

Black Forest region



Map of Germany

2 Complete the following table as relevant to the country of Germany:

Capital city National airline & two letter code

Gateway city & three letter code




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3 Complete the following table as relevant to the country of Germany:


What are the names of the two longest river 1. systems in Germany?

2.

Why is the Black Forest area a popular destination for tourists?

Thousands of Australians attend a famous event held in Munich (Munchen) every year. What is the event and when is it held? a. b.

What is the name of the largest lake which is in Germany, Austria and Switzerland?

Provide some basic information that might interest a tourist visiting Cologne

The most popular section of the Rhine River 1. for cruising is located between which two

German towns?

2.

Switzerland

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Switzerland:


International gateway city & three letter code




2 For each of the following popular destination regions of Switzerland, describe briefly their visitor appeal:

Destination Visitor appeal

Zurich

Geneva

St Moritz

3 When is the best time to visit Switzerland?

Italy

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Italy:






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2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Italy:


When is the best time to visit Italy?

Answer

Many tourists visit the Vatican in Rome.

Briefly describe some of the key features of the Vatican which are of interest to tourists.

Rome has a very long history dating back to the Roman Empire. Name two ancient

Roman buildings or areas tourists often visit in the city.

1.

2.

Name the famous river Rome is located near

‘The Trevi Fountain in Rome is one of the world’s most recognisable fountains.’

Explain this statement and what most visitors do before leaving?

When visiting the Spanish Steps in Rome, describe what visitors see there?

Describe what the Catacombs of San

Clemente are. Where are they located?



3 Name and briefly describe two tourist sights or attractions in/near the following

Italian cities:

City

Florence

Location Site/attraction and description a. b.

Venice a. b.

Milan a. b.

Naples a. b.

4 In which Italian city can tourists see the statue of ‘ David ’ created by the artist

Michelangelo?

5 What and where is Pompeii?

6 Where is Portofino, and what is the main attraction for visitors to this region?



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7 Describe the location and appeal of Lake Como to tourists.

8 Where is the city of Palermo?

9 Plot these destinations on the map of Italy:

Rome

Sardinia

Florence

Milan

Venice

Pisa

Map of Italy



France

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to France:




2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to France:


What is the best time to visit France?

Answer

What is the best way to travel around

France?

Name the major geographical features

(mountain ranges, rivers, seas etc) and provide details where they are located.

Name at least five tourist attractions in the 1. city of Paris. Provide a brief explanation of the features that create the appeal for each attraction.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Every year, a town in the French Riviera hosts a major world film festival. What is the name of the town?



Continued over page

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Which cities are in the ‘Champagne

Country’ of France and where is this region located?

Answer

What is the French town which is popular for pilgrimages to its famous grotto?

In which city, and at which tourist attraction would the painting ‘The Mona Lisa’ be viewed?

City:

Attraction:

What are two major events in France and in what month are they celebrated?

1.

2.

3 Plot the following destinations on the attached map of France:

Paris

Marseille

Seine River

Pyrenees

Loire river

Canne

Map of France



Spain

1 Plot the following destinations on the attached map of Spain:

Madrid

Vallencia

Canary Islands

Barcelona

Pamplona

Map of Spain

2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Spain:






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3 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Spain


What is the climate of Spain and the best time to visit?

Answer

Name & describe two tourist attractions in the cities of Barcelona and Madrid

1.

2.

What is the best form of transport available to travel around Spain?

What is Pamplona best known for and where is it located? a. b.

4 Describe the location and visitor appeal of the following popular destination regions in Spain:

Town, city or region Location

Costa del Sol

Visitor appeal

Majorca

5 Where is Prado Museum?

6 Tourists go to Toledo to see the work of a famous artist. Name this artist whose work is viewed here.

7 Name the palace that has made the city of Granada famous.



Portugal

1 Complete the tables with relevant information as it relates to Portugal:



Currency

2 Describe the climate in Portugal?

3 Name three attractions in or near the city of Lisbon.

4 Why is the Algarve region in Portugal important for tourism?



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Greece

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Greece:




2 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Greece:


Describe the climate of Greece and nominate the best months of the year to visit?

Name and briefly describe three major tourist attractions in Athens.

1.

2.

3.

What is the best method of transport between the Greek Islands?

What is the name of Greece’s major port city?

Which is the largest of the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea?

Continued over page




Select two Greek Islands and describe their key tourist features. Noting the unique attractions associated with each island.

1.

2.

While Delphi and Meteora in Greece are both important historical sites visited by tourists. Explain the main differences by providing a brief description of each place.

Delphi:

Meteora:

Name three islands that are part of the

Cyclades chain of islands

Describe the tourist features of Rhodes.

1.

2.

3.

3 Plot the following locations on the map of Greece (over page):

Athens

Delphi

Cyclades Islands

Rhodes



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Map of Greece

Turkey

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to Turkey:







Area/site/attraction Location

Ankara

Description and visitor appeal

Istanbul



What is the hottest time to visit Turkey?

What is the best way to travel around

Turkey?

Answer

List the nearest major city/town to Mt

Ararat. Explain why it is famous?

Where is Anzac Cove located?

4 Plot the following locations on the map provided:

Mt Ararat

Istanbul

Ankara

Anzac Cove

Map of Turkey



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Scandinavia

Scandinavia is a region of northern Europe. Geographically it consists of the

Scandinavian Peninsula including the countries of Norway and Sweden, and the country of Denmark, (and their thousands of islands!). Finland, Iceland and the Faroe

(Faeroe) Islands are now considered part of this region.

1 Complete the table with relevant information as it relates to the countries:

Country Capital city National airline and two letter code

Gateway city Currency

Denmark

Norway

Sweden

Finland

2 Use tour brochures and other information sources to answer the following questions. a Name the Scandinavian cities where tourists can visit the following attractions:

the Tivoli Gardens the Wasa Museum the Viking Ship Museum b Describe the region of Lapland.



c Name two tourist attractions in each of the following cities:

Copenhagen

Stockholm

Map of Scandinavia (source: www.worldatlas.com

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Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary

Many tourists visit the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and Hungary on a tour of

Central Europe.

1 Name two tourist attractions in both of the following cities:

Prague

Budapest

2 Which river links Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest?

END OF ASSIGNMENT



Assignment 3: Europe

Assignment 2: Europe

Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information and

Advice

Unit of competency code: SITTTSL003A

Student name:

Instructions

Remember

Note:

Assessment summary

Total 100 marks

Tasks/Questions

Part A: Research questions and activities

Total 20 marks

Europe (general)

Part B: Research questions and activities

Total 80 marks

United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

England

Wales

Republic of Ireland

Austria

Belgium

Germany

Switzerland

Italy

France

Spain

Portugal

Greece

Turkey

Scandinavia

Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary

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Assignment 3: Europe

Assignment 2: Europe

Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information and

Advice

Unit of competency code: SITTTSL003A

Student name:

Instructions

Remember

Note:

Assessment summary

Total 100 marks

Tasks/Questions

Part A: Research questions and activities

Total 20 marks

Europe (general)

Part B: Research questions and activities

Total 80 marks

United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

England

Wales

Republic of Ireland

Austria

Belgium

Germany

Switzerland

Italy

France

Spain

Portugal

Greece

Turkey

Scandinavia

Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary

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