Global Tourism Flashcards
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What is the definition of tourism?
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
What are the economic impacts of tourism?
Effects on the economy, such as job creation and revenue generation.
What are the social impacts of tourism?
Effects on society, including cultural exchange and community development.
What are the environmental impacts of tourism?
Effects on the environment, such as pollution and habitat destruction.
What is sustainable tourism?
Tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.
What are the growth factors affecting tourism?
Elements that contribute to the increase in tourism, such as improved transportation, marketing, and global connectivity.
What is a settlement?
A place where people establish a community.
What is settlement hierarchy?
The arrangement of settlements in order of importance.
What are the functions of a settlement?
Residential, commercial, industrial, and administrative.
What are site factors influencing settlements?
Physical characteristics such as water supply, soil fertility, and climate.
What are situation factors influencing settlements?
The settlement’s location relative to other places, such as trade routes or neighboring cities.
Define nucleated settlement.
A settlement where buildings are clustered together.
Define dispersed settlement.
A settlement where buildings are spread out.
Define linear settlement.
A settlement that is arranged in a line, often along a road or river.
What are the positives of tourism?
- Economic Boost
- Job Creation
- Cultural Exchange
- Environmental Conservation
- Infrastructure Development
What are the negatives of tourism?
- Environmental Degradation
- Cultural Erosion
- Economic Dependence
- Overcrowding
- Inflation
What is urban growth?
The development and growth of towns and cities.
What are push factors in urban migration?
Reasons why people move away from a place, such as lack of jobs or services.
What are pull factors in urban migration?
Reasons why people choose to move to a particular place, such as job opportunities and services.
Fill in the blank: The arrangement of settlements in order of importance is known as __________.
settlement hierarchy
Fill in the blank: A settlement where buildings are spread out over a large area is called a __________ settlement.
dispersed
Fill in the blank: The actual location of a settlement is referred to as its __________.
site
Fill in the blank: Tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future is called __________ tourism.
sustainable
Fill in the blank: The effects of tourism on the economy, such as job creation and revenue generation, are known as __________ impacts.
economic