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Unit 2 Geography CCEA GCSE > Theme D Case Study: Ecotourism in Nam Ha, Laos > Flashcards

Theme D Case Study: Ecotourism in Nam Ha, Laos Flashcards

1
Q

What type of area is Nam Ha?

A

National Protected Area (NPA)

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2
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What year did Nam Ha become a heritage park?

A

2005

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3
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In Nam Ha, what type of wildlife is there?

A

Rare wildlife

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4
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In Nam Ha, how many species of bird is there?

A

288

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In Nam Ha, what animals are at risk of extinction?

A

Tigers and leopards

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6
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How many species of large mammals are there in Nam Ha?

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37

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7
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What percentage of the Nam Ha protected area is covered in dense deciduous forest?

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90%

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8
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Why is there a large support of a wide range of plants and animals in Nam Ha?

A

There is a wide range of habitats and ecosystems

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9
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What have visitor numbers increased from?

A

1000 to 4000

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10
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What group is the eco-tourism project at Nam Ha organised by?

A

UNESCO

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11
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In Nam Ha, what are the 2 major attractions for tourists?

A

Boating on the Nam Ha River
Trekking through forests

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12
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In Nam Ha, what must all trekking and boat trips use?

A

Nam Ha Eco-Guide service

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13
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Howe many villages are involved at the project in Nam Ha?

A

57

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14
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In Nam Ha, what do the villages offer for the local people?

A

Village based lodges and forest camps

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15
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In Nam Ha, what are local people trained to monitor? What does this do for the government?

A

Biodiversity
Helps government look for changes in number of endangered species

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15
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In Nam Ha, what do local people become instead of hunters?

A

Guides

16
Q

In Nam Ha, what were there plans to build? What would these have lead to and what banned it?

A

2 roads through the area
Would have lead to logging and illegal trade
Eco tourism project banned it

17
Q

In terms of people, what does the Nam Ha ecotourism project help conserve?

A

Culture of Laos

18
Q

What areas does the Nam Ha ecotourism project help develop?

A

Rural areas

19
Q

What does the Nam Ha ecotourism project provide and what does this mean for the local community?

A

Training and skills
Means they can fight poverty

20
Q

What does the Laos government want to promote in Nam Ha?

A

Tourism

21
Q

What does the Laos government in Nam Ha not want to damage?

A

The beauty and the wildlife of the area

22
Q

What is the negative to the locals being eco-guides in Nam Ha?

A

They are under staffed and poorly equipped

23
Q

What is the main issue the Laos government is facing?

A

They are unable to promote Nam Ha without damaging the natural area, the wildlife and beauty

Unit 2 Geography CCEA GCSE (15 decks)

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