Tourism

General Knowledge

100

I run through Greenwich and at 0 degrees longitude. I split the earth into the eastern and western hemisphere

What is the Prime meridan

200

Who is considered a tourist?

A person who visits, for longer than 24 hours, a place other than the one in which he or she permanently lives

300

Degrees of latitude and longitude are divided into what?

60 minutes

400

What are the three main types of tourist attractions

The three main types of tourist attractions are cultural, natural and event attractions

500

Define Infrastructure

The features that are built by humans to allow other activities to occur; for examples roads, electricity network, water supply

Did you know?

100

I am found at 180 degrees longitude

What is the International date line

200

Complete the sentence: Tourism is currently one of the world's...

Largest industries

300

What is a sanctuary

A region in which the natural features are protected from damage by human activity or development

400

It's recommended to carry this type of cash when traveling internationally to avoid high transaction fees.

Local Currnency

500

Define Prime Meridian

An imaginary line at 0 degrees longitude that passes through Greenwich in English and, with the International date line, divides the Earth into the eastern and western hemispheres

Random...Kind of?

100

I split the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres and I am found at 0 degrees latitude

What is the equator

200

Which continent is Ukraine found on?

Europe

300

Sushi is a traditional dish from this country known for its cherry blossoms. 

Japan

400

What is Ecotourism?

Ecotourism recognises that many tourists wish to learn about the environment that they are visiting. It refers to both the natural environment (such as reef, rainforest and desert) and the cultural environment (such as local indigenous people). It also attempts to limit the impact of tourist facilities and visitors on the environment

500

Define sustainable

Describes the use of a natural environment in a way that enables commerical viability without permanent damage to the natural environment and without endangering the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Name that place..

100

I am a line of latitude found above the equator

What is Tropic of Cancer

200

Six of the world's top ten tourist destinations are located on which continent?

Europe

300

What is a less ecomomically developed country?

A country which generally does not have enough wealth to provide all of its citzens with adequate services and where most people have a lower standard of living

400

Provide an example of economic benefit of tourism

The Olympics can generate millions of dollars in revenue for a country because of the number of tourists who come over.

500

Define Endangered

A species that is at rist of becoming extinct

Mr. Nolan is Awesome

100

I am a line of latitude found below the equator

What is Tropic of Capricorn

200

What are lines of latitude?

Imaginary lines running around the world

300

Define Infrastructure.

The features that are built by humans to allow other activities to c

400

Provide an example of a social benefit of tourism

Tourists become interested in cultural traditions which can create a demand for their survival. An understanding of each other’s value and way of life brings communities closer together.

500

Define Equator

An imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides Earth into the southern and northern hemisphere