Entries by Daphne Hanson

Application of nitrates on golf courses

The application of nitrates on golf courses runs off into rivers and aquifers and contributes to the occurrence of ________ which is a condition associated with drinking water that is contaminated with nitrates which form compounds that change the haemoglobin to methemoglobin, decreasing the ability of blood to carry oxygen.   Metabolic Syndrome Acquired Immune […]

Three Mile Island nuclear accident in 1979

Which of the following factors was commonly associated with both the Chornobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident in 1979? Poor reactor design. Too much uranium 235 was placed in the reactor. Tsunami wave which was triggered by an earthquake in the ocean. Technical failure and human error. Lack of […]

Tourist expenditure

Which of the following activities will cause import leakage and prevent a huge proportion of tourist expenditure from creating capital accumulation, savings and generation of other businesses in the destination countries? purchase of locally-made souvenirs and handicrafts. purchasing essential medical supply and food from outside to tourists’ destination areas. repatriation of profits from local areas […]

Local customs on bowl of rice in Japan

If tourists are not aware of or do not care about local customs, they may behave in a way that creates social friction. Putting your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice in Japan is a symbol of  __________. Death Love Life Laughter Birth