Entries by Daphne Hanson

Economic benefits of recreation and tourism

Which of the following activities is likely to exclude host communities from deriving the full economic benefits of recreation and tourism? braiding of tourists hair. weaving of basketry required by tourists. all-inclusive tour package on cruise ships. sale of souvenirs to tourists. local tour guiding through historic sites.

Commodification of culture

What is the commodification of culture? Local rituals are driven into an exploitation stance. The development of genuine souvenir artefacts. The development of package tourism to the Caribbean. Tourist penetration into the host culture. Developments using local architecture.

The Great Wall

Which dam represents the single largest construction project in China since the Great Wall? Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River Bakun Dam on the Balui river Gariep Dam on the Orange river Houay Ho Dam on the river Xe Kong Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River

Natural gas

Natural gas that has been formed thermochemically was…   also called swamp gas. created deep underground. created in the atmosphere. created by bacteria. created in shallow water.

Nuclear energy production

What is the common risk associated with nuclear energy production? Nuclear is alternative method of electricity generation. Fission byproducts will remain radioactive for hundreds of years. High energy is produced by splitting nuclei of uranium 235 Fissionable fuels may last indefinitely. Air pollution is minimal.

Cost of purchasing raw materials

In the economic impact analysis of tourism and recreation _________ is the difference between the sales price of a tourist product and the cost of purchasing raw materials for making that product. Indirect impact Induced effect None of the above All of the above Direct impact

French-speaking Roman Catholics

Which of the following Acadia cultural region in Canada has predominantly French-speaking Roman Catholics? Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Yukon, Saskatchewan and Ontario Quebec, British Columbia and Nunavut Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Alberta New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island