Tourism (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Fig. 5.2, a map of Hulhumalé, an island in the Maldives, and Fig. 5.3 which shows a new hotel being built.

The new hotel is located at X in Fig. 5.2.

Figure 5.3 

(i)

To what extent is X an ideal location for a new hotel? Give reasons for your answer.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons why many people who live on Hulhumalé may not agree with the building of the new hotel.

[5]

Study Figs. 5.2 and 5.3, which are photographs that were taken in Grand Baie, Mauritius.

Fig 5.2

Fig 5.3

(i)

Using evidence from Figs. 5.2 and 5.3 only, describe the natural attractions of Grand Baie for tourists.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest how tourism in Grand Baie may have negative impacts on local people and the natural environment.

[5]

Study Fig. 6.2, which is an advert for a tourist resort in the Silvassa Forest region in India (an LEDC).

Fig 6.2

(i)

State three different types of job which are likely to have been created by tourism in the Silvassa Forest region.
1 ....................................................................................................... 2 ...................................................................................................... 3 .......................................................................................................

[3]

(ii)

Explain how the local natural environment may be at risk from tourist resorts such as the one shown in Fig. 6.2.

[5]

Study Fig. 5.3, which shows an island in the Indian Ocean before and after the construction of tourist facilities.

(i)

Using Fig. 5.3 only, identify three changes on the island as a result of the construction of the tourist facilities.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest how the local natural environment of the island shown in Fig. 5.3 may be at risk from tourism.

[5]

Study Figs. 6.2 and 6.3 (Insert), which are photographs taken in national parks.

Fig. 6.2

Fig. 6.3

Fig. 6.2 was taken in the Lake District National Park in the UK.
Fig. 6.3 was taken in the Matopos National Park in Zimbabwe.

(i)

Describe the natural attractions of the Lake District and Matopos National Parks which are shown in Figs. 6.2 and 6.3.

Fig. 6.2 ........................................

Fig. 6.3 ........................................

[3]

(ii)

Explain how national parks, such as those in Figs. 6.2 and 6.3, manage tourism.

[5]

For a named area where tourism is important, describe and explain how it has negative impacts for both people and the environment.

For a named country or area you have studied, describe the different methods which are used to manage tourism.

Name of country or area......................

For a named area you have studied, explain how the tourist industry is being developed without destroying the natural environment.

Name of area ..................................................................................

For a named area you have studied where tourism is important, explain how it is managed so that the risks to the natural environment are reduced.

Name of area ............................................................

For a named area you have studied, explain how tourism is managed in order for it to be sustainable.

Name of area...............................................

For a named tourist area you have studied, explain how the tourist industry may cause problems for local people.

Name of tourist area ....................................