Tourism Quiz

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1.

Most tourists who visit the Caribbean are from:

The USA, Canada and South America

South America, Europe and Canada

Europe, Canada and the USA

The USA, Europe and Asia

2.

Many tourists visit the Caribbean because it is closer than other tropical destinations.

True

False

3.

Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that tourists visit the Caribbean?

The Caribbean region has many beautiful natural features.

The Caribbean region is socially and economically stable.

They want to experience our unique Caribbean culture.

The Caribbean region is more developed than their home country.

4.

Tourism does NOT provide employment for very skilled individuals.

True

False

5.

Tourism creates employment outside of hotels.

True

False

6.

Local farmers often provide hotels with fresh produce. This relationship can be called a/an:

spin-off

linkage

entrepreneurship

contract

7.

For many Caribbean countries, tourism is a major source of foreign exchange.

True

False

8.

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of tourism in the Caribbean?

There is cultural exchange between between tourists and locals.

Cruise ships and hotels may pollute the environment.

Coastal habitat is destroyed to build hotels.

Tourists may damage the local environment.

9.

Tourism has led to a decrease in the price of land near the coast.

True

False

10.

There have been efforts by some hotels to deny locals access to certain beaches.

True

False

11.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing tourism in Barbados?

The cost of accommodation is higher in Barbados than in many other destinations.

Increasingly, tourists are choosing to take cruises instead of land based vacations.

There are many tropical destinations competing with Barbados.

There are no direct flights to Barbados from Europe or North America.

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