Services
Which entity provides social services like schools, healthcare, and so on?
The government
What is the definition of transport?
Moving people or goods from one place to another
What is the definition of commerce/trade?
Buying and selling products
Explain one way tourism can hurt the environment
- Tourists travel by car, plane, etc. and create more air pollution and CO2 emissions
- Tourist activities can use a lot of resources, i.e. golf courses and swimming pools use a lot of water
- Construction near the coast causes coastal erosion
What is the definition of an independent shop?
A single shop that is not part of a chain or brand.
Describe the service that a hotel or hostel provides
A hotel or hostel provides accommodation, lodging, or a place to stay while traveling.
- Not very flexible - can only get to places with a port
- Risk of oil spills that hurt marine ecosystems
- CO2 emissions
What is domestic commerce?
Commerce that takes place within a country
Give 2 reasons why cultural tourists would want to visit a city.
These tourists want to shop, go sightseeing, visit museums and galleries, eat different cuisine at restaurants, visit parks, theatres, and other unique sites.
Is internet shopping becoming more or less popular now?
Which of the following is NOT a service?
A bicycle repair, a doctor's visit, a shiny and red apple, a waiter bringing you food
A shiny, red apple
- Expensive
- Noise pollution
- High CO2 emissions
What are two advantages of shopping online?
- Huge range of products
- Easy to compare prices to find the cheapest
- Generally cheaper
What does mass tourism mean?
Mass tourism means thousands of people visiting the same place at the same time
Give two examples of activities you can do with nature tourism
Birdwatching, whale watching, snorkeling/scuba, hiking, camping,
True or false: The price of an apple at the market only includes the cost to grow the apple. And justify your answer with at least 2 reasons why
False, there are other services that add to the cost of the apple:
- Transportation of the apples
- The labor of the workers at the market
- Taxes
It is important for a transportation network to be efficient, describe what that would look like.
People and goods need to be moved around quickly while still maintaining a low or reasonable cost
What is the definition of a wholesaler?
An entity that buys large quantities of products from producers, and then sells them to retailers
What is a package holiday?
A single product that includes flights, accommodation, food, and sometimes other items like a rental car or guided attractions
What is one disadvantage of online shopping?
- Cannot see the product before buying
- Have to wait for the product to arrive by mail
What is another name for the service sector? *hint, it starts with a 't'
the tertiary sector
Which country has the biggest motorway network in the world, with over 98,000km in total?
China
What is a chain store?
One of many shops with the same name that sell the same products
Describe the three main types of holiday
1) Relax - holidays at the beach, countryside, spa
2) Cultural - trips to see historic buildings and museums
3) Activity - activities like skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, canoeing
What is outsourcing?
Outsourcing is getting another company to provide certain services, usually to companies in poorer countries where labor is cheaper