Social Studies M5 Physical impact of tourism

The Impact of The Impact of Tourism on the Tourism on the Physical Physical Environment of Environment of the Caribbeanthe Caribbean

SOCIAL STUDIES MODULE 5 UNIT 1 LESSON 7

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OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

1 - What is meant by the term physical

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2-How has tourism development impacted

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3-How have Caribbean Governments responded ?


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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

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Introduction

Tourism puts pressure on the physical environment.

Construction of tourist facilities can change the aesthetics and ecology of a place.

Caribbean Governments must put policies in place to protect the environment.



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Objectives

When you complete this slide presentation you will be able to :

1.define the term physical environment

2.describe how tourism development has impacted the physical environment in the Caribbean

3.outline the ways in which Caribbean Governments have ensured that tourism does not have a negative effect on the environment.



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X1. What is the physical environment?

Environment simply means the surroundings in which we live. The physical environment includes those things that appear naturally on earth.

Tourists travel on vacation to mainly enjoy the physical environment of the different places they visit.



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X1. What is the physical environment?

PHYSICAL PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT

FORESTSFORESTS

WETLANDSWETLANDS FAUNAFAUNAFAUNAFAUNA

LANDLAND

FLORAFLORAFLORAFLORA

MARINE LIFEMARINE LIFE

RIVERSRIVERS

BEACHESBEACHES



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X1. What is the physical environment?Activity 1.1

If you were a tourist what activity would you enjoy in these places? Type your response in the box.

Beaches

Forests

Rivers

Wetlands



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X1. What is the physical environment?Feedback to Activity 1.1

If you were a tourist what activities would you enjoy in these places ?

Beach Swimming; Sun Bathing

Forest Camping; hiking; bird watching; horseback riding

Rivers Rafting; fishing; kayaking; river tubing

Wetlands Nature tours; wetland walks; bird watching



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X2. How has tourism affected the physical environment?

WATER • Release of garbage and sewage into waterways

• Release of oil from cruise ships• Contamination• Increase toxicity in water• Pollution• Changes in reef and tidal patterns

VEGETATATION • Destruction of trees to build resorts/hotels

• Destruction of habitat for animals• Abuse of forests



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X2. How has tourism affected the physical environment?

HUMAN SETTLEMENT

• Construction and expansion of hotels/resorts/motels etc.

• Displacement of persons• Traffic congestion• Increased pollution• Overcrowding• Development of shanty towns• Unplanned settlements

OTHER IMPACT • Loss of potential economic benefits• Unavailability of land for agriculture• High level of infrastructural

development in tourists area but not the same level in non-tourist areas

• Aesthetic value



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X3. How have Caribbean Governments responded to the negative impact of tourism on the physical environment?

Governments have an important role to play in shaping the future development of tourism in a way that promotes growth but also produces maximum benefits. It is important that a long term view is adopted.

Eco- TourismEco- Tourism

Conservation AgenciesConservation Agencies

EducationEducation

Sustainable TourismSustainable Tourism

LawsLaws



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Educational institutions now include in their curricula tourism and its impact on the environment. Students are exposed to the importance of preserving the natural environment.

Caribbean Governments realizing the threat to the natural environment have passed several laws. Examples include the Wild Life Protection Act and the Beach Control Act in Jamaica.

Encourages the preservation of the natural environment. Tourists are encouraged to enjoy the local sights in their natural setting. For example, wetlands, forests and historical sights.

Eco- TourismEco- Tourism Eco- TourismEco- Tourism

EducationEducation EducationEducation

LawsLaws LawsLaws

Click on each box for information.



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Click on each box for information.

This concept was designed to minimize the impact of tourists on the place they visit. The focus is on long term measures. Many Caribbean Governments use revenues from tourism in conserving the natural environment.

These agencies assist in conservation efforts by educating the general public, providing information and collecting data on environmental resources. They also lobby for laws to be passed to protect the environment

Conservation AgenciesConservation Agencies Conservation AgenciesConservation Agencies

Sustainable TourismSustainable Tourism Sustainable TourismSustainable Tourism



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QUIZ

Are you ready to test yourself?

There are seven multiple choice items that you are required to do.

For each item, click on the letter of the correct response and then click the button ‘NEXT QUESTION’ to continue.

Click the BEGIN QUIZ button to start the quiz.

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QUIZ: Question 1

The physical environment includes all the following EXCEPT:

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A. rivers

B. mountains

C. vegetation

D. nature books

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Quiz: Feedback to Question 1

The physical environment includes all the following EXCEPT D – nature books.

The correct answer is D. The physical environment includes those things which appear naturally on earth.

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QUIZ: Question 2

The term flora refers to:

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A. fishes

D. insects

C. cattle

B. plant life

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The term flora refers to plant life so the correct answer is B.




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QUIZ: Question 3

Fauna includes all the following EXCEPT:

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A. insects

D. fishes

B. birds

C. flowers

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Fauna includes all the following EXCEPT:

C - flowers.

The term fauna refers to animal life so the correct answer is C.




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Quiz: Question 4

When resorts are built, vegetation and wetlands are sometimes_______ .

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A. improved

D. restored

C. refurbished

B. destroyed

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When resorts are built, vegetation and wetlands are sometimes B - destroyed.

Building of resorts and hotels to facilitate tourism development results in the removal or destruction of vegetation and land reclamation of wetlands . The correct answer is B




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QUIZ: Question 5

The growth of tourism in the Caribbean region puts pressure on the fragile eco-system. These pressures include all the following EXCEPT:

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B. Damage to coral reefs

D. Pollution of beaches

C. Beach erosion

A. Replanting of trees

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The growth of tourism in the Caribbean region puts pressure on the fragile eco-system. These pressures include all the following EXCEPT

A – replanting of trees.

The correct answer is A.




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QUIZ: Question 6

Damage that could result from tourism development may be dealt with in all the following ways EXCEPT:

A. Passing of laws

B. Teaching tourism as a topic in schools

C. Implementing policies that focus on long term conservation

D. Preventing conservation agencies from accessing data

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Damage that could result from tourism development may be dealt with in all the following ways EXCEPT:

D. Preventing conservation agencies from accessing data

The correct answer is D.

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XACTIVITY Unscramble the following and type the words below.

Check answers

1. CONSERVATION 5. RESORTS

2. ECO TOURISM

3. FAUNA

4. WETLANDS 8. SUSTAINABLE

6. AESTHETIC

7. CONSTRUCTION



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Credits

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