Effects of Tourism
How does tourism hurt ecosystems?
Harming animals by petting/touching them (endangered animals especially)
Polluting Hawaii
What are factors that lead to the high cost of houses? (Can say one)
-Tourists buying expensive homes
-Tourists/foreigners buying land
-Not enough houses
True or False: A continued development in Hawaii causes an increase of impervious surfaces.
True!
How does Military affect the environment?
Using large amounts of land for bases and homes, destroying the animal's habitats
Due to large numbers of tourists overcrowding Hawaii how does it affect Native Hawaiians/locals?
They are pushed out of their land, some move to the 'mainland'
Why is produce and material goods so expensive in Hawaii?
Almost everything is shipped here: Groceries, cars, electronic devices, etc.
How do impervious surfaces impact the island of Hawaii?
The watershed run-off absorbs into the ground and increases pollution.
True or False: The military can cause injury and death of native marine life
True: Sonar used by military can injure and kill many marine mammals
How can tourism provide a positive impact to stores/industries?
Provide more income/money from the tourists, more jobs can be available
True or False: The average median cost for a home in Hawaii is $400,000
False: Almost $750,000
True or False: As of 2014, Honolulu had the 7th largest number of skyscrapers in the US.
False! They are 4th
What happened in the Red Hill incident in Hawaii's Navy?
Thousands of gallons of fuel leaked into the water system, making drinking water unsafe
True or False: Around a quarter of Hawaii's income is from tourism.
True: 21-25%
Why does the cost of living in Hawaii make people move out?
Too expensive, high taxes, mainland has more jobs, cost of housing, too many people
How does urbanization harm watersheds?
Pollutes streams, beaches, and threatens the health of watersheds.
How much of Hawaii's economy is from the military?(Hint: it is not a high number)
Around 8% (8.3%)