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1
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How did Darwin’s visit to the Galapagos transform the islands?

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Turned island into a scientific landmark and tourist destination

2
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Main economic activity?

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Tourism

3
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How has the tourism industry changed in recent years?

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Tourism has moved more to the local sector (more people stay on the islands)

4
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How can tourism affect the sustainability of the biophysical environment?

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Oil spills, land use changes, etc.

5
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What factors account for the unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos?

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Isolation

6
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What factors put endemic and native species at risk?

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Low numbers of individuals, specific distribution ranges, etc.

7
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How does the global perspective of the Galapagos differ from the native perspective of the Galapagos?

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Global: Unique destination where you can study evolution
Native: Frontier where nature must be humanized

8
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What important transformation occurred in 1959?

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Charles Darwin Station was founded

Ecuadorian government create Galapagos National Park

9
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How do tour companies portray the Galapagos? What information is often omitted?

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Ecotourist Wonderland full of interesting animals and plants

The presence of local people

10
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What resource does the article describe as a “one of the most limiting resources in the Galapagos”?

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Freshwater

11
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What is the significance of the Special Law of the Galapagos?

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Regulates many activities (migration, fisheries, and tourism)

12
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How have local people adapted to the changing social and ecological environments? What challenges are associated with these changes?

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Taking part in the local tourist industry, with hotels, scuba diving practices, and tour boats
Face challenges by other wealthier tour companies who get most of the permits

13
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What growing tourist group is identified in the article as constituting an important source of income for the local population?

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International students and volunteers

14
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According to the article, what is needed for the system to be more sustainable?

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Viewpoint must change from dominating nature to preserving nature