ECOTOURISM MODULE FULLY ANSWERED #19
Ecotourism - correct answer is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and
relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small-scale
alternative to standard commercial mass tourism.
Ecotourism - correct answer focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth,
and environmental sustainability. It is a concept that gives justification for the industry to
be a major factor in the development of the country and a player in the protection of the
environment and its endemic culture.
1. Responsible Tourism
2. Sustainable tourism
3. Eco-tourism
4. Green tourism - correct answer There are many labels, but whatever you prefer to
call it, the definition remains the same:
Low impact, environmentally-friendly tourism that cherishes, not destroys.
Green nature tourism - correct answer takes into account the needs of the environment,
local residents, businesses, and visitors; now and in the future. Are not subject to any
values or ethics; but rather they are only practices done in natural areas which may or
may not be environment friendly.
Appropriate Tourism - correct answer is a vague concept that seeks to include only a
small number of tourists in a given area. A large part of this type of activity may entirely
exclude mass tourism
Low Impact Tourism - correct answer Eliminates Mass Tourism focuses only on tourism
with a small number of tourists
Sustainable Tourism - correct answer is the closest term to ecotourism. It encompasses
all the ideas and ideals in ecotourism without compromising the concept. It works on the
premise that the base of tourism development lies in the preservation of natural
resources.
1. Sustainability
2. Environmental sensitivity
3. Respect for the people and cultures in the destinations - correct answer 3 factors
inherent in ecotourism:
A. ENVIRONMENT
B. CULTURE
C. OPERATIONS
D. MARKETING/ PROMOTIONS
E. THE MARKET - correct answer ECOTOURISM FACTORS
, Biodiversity - correct answer The Philippines is host to numerous species of plant and
animal life, a number of which are endemic to the country. The number and endemicity
of plants and animals have been a major drawer of nature lovers. The survival of the
remaining life in these areas largely depends on the management of the resources with
ecotourism as the lead industry.
Aesthetic Value - correct answer Much of the basis for development in many areas is
hinged on the (blank) found in the destination.
Existing Resources - correct answer A large part of the tourist expenditure goes to
consumption of local resources. Also, the kind of food served to the tourists, whether
fancy or simple, local or exotic, may affect the environment through production or
extraction.
Physical Environment - correct answer This is a major component of ecotourism. Any
impact to the (blank), like land, water, and the coastal area, will ultimately affect the
living creatures in that particular ecosystem, affect its quality or pollute it.
Other Industries - correct answer (blank) also affect the environment. Sometimes the
impacts are far greater than that of tourisms. They directly or indirectly compete with
tourism in the utilization of resources and space.
Weather - correct answer Tourism patterns are often dictated by the (blank) patterns
either in market countries or destination areas. The cycle also affects the demand for
resources. One good thing about ecotourism is that some activities can be done even
during bad (blank) condition or lean seasons.
Environmental Laws - correct answer Any development that would involve resource
extraction and utilization must conform with the existing (blank) by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Government Policies - correct answer No matter how dynamic tourism is, it is still
subject to the policy focus of the government agencies directly and indirectly involved in
the development of tourism
The current and most significant output by DOT and DENR is the joint memorandum
circular on ecotourism development guidelines in the Philippines.
Indigenous Tribes - correct answer The most sought-after group of people is the (blank)
found only in faraway places or unique habitats. Yet, these people are often the
marginalized and exploited sector in many societies. Tourism must involve itself in
protecting their rights and preserving their culture.
Local Customs and practices - correct answer Each nation or destination has its own
set of (blank). What may be ordinary in one area may be scandalous to another.
Ecotourism - correct answer is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and
relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small-scale
alternative to standard commercial mass tourism.
Ecotourism - correct answer focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth,
and environmental sustainability. It is a concept that gives justification for the industry to
be a major factor in the development of the country and a player in the protection of the
environment and its endemic culture.
1. Responsible Tourism
2. Sustainable tourism
3. Eco-tourism
4. Green tourism - correct answer There are many labels, but whatever you prefer to
call it, the definition remains the same:
Low impact, environmentally-friendly tourism that cherishes, not destroys.
Green nature tourism - correct answer takes into account the needs of the environment,
local residents, businesses, and visitors; now and in the future. Are not subject to any
values or ethics; but rather they are only practices done in natural areas which may or
may not be environment friendly.
Appropriate Tourism - correct answer is a vague concept that seeks to include only a
small number of tourists in a given area. A large part of this type of activity may entirely
exclude mass tourism
Low Impact Tourism - correct answer Eliminates Mass Tourism focuses only on tourism
with a small number of tourists
Sustainable Tourism - correct answer is the closest term to ecotourism. It encompasses
all the ideas and ideals in ecotourism without compromising the concept. It works on the
premise that the base of tourism development lies in the preservation of natural
resources.
1. Sustainability
2. Environmental sensitivity
3. Respect for the people and cultures in the destinations - correct answer 3 factors
inherent in ecotourism:
A. ENVIRONMENT
B. CULTURE
C. OPERATIONS
D. MARKETING/ PROMOTIONS
E. THE MARKET - correct answer ECOTOURISM FACTORS
, Biodiversity - correct answer The Philippines is host to numerous species of plant and
animal life, a number of which are endemic to the country. The number and endemicity
of plants and animals have been a major drawer of nature lovers. The survival of the
remaining life in these areas largely depends on the management of the resources with
ecotourism as the lead industry.
Aesthetic Value - correct answer Much of the basis for development in many areas is
hinged on the (blank) found in the destination.
Existing Resources - correct answer A large part of the tourist expenditure goes to
consumption of local resources. Also, the kind of food served to the tourists, whether
fancy or simple, local or exotic, may affect the environment through production or
extraction.
Physical Environment - correct answer This is a major component of ecotourism. Any
impact to the (blank), like land, water, and the coastal area, will ultimately affect the
living creatures in that particular ecosystem, affect its quality or pollute it.
Other Industries - correct answer (blank) also affect the environment. Sometimes the
impacts are far greater than that of tourisms. They directly or indirectly compete with
tourism in the utilization of resources and space.
Weather - correct answer Tourism patterns are often dictated by the (blank) patterns
either in market countries or destination areas. The cycle also affects the demand for
resources. One good thing about ecotourism is that some activities can be done even
during bad (blank) condition or lean seasons.
Environmental Laws - correct answer Any development that would involve resource
extraction and utilization must conform with the existing (blank) by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Government Policies - correct answer No matter how dynamic tourism is, it is still
subject to the policy focus of the government agencies directly and indirectly involved in
the development of tourism
The current and most significant output by DOT and DENR is the joint memorandum
circular on ecotourism development guidelines in the Philippines.
Indigenous Tribes - correct answer The most sought-after group of people is the (blank)
found only in faraway places or unique habitats. Yet, these people are often the
marginalized and exploited sector in many societies. Tourism must involve itself in
protecting their rights and preserving their culture.
Local Customs and practices - correct answer Each nation or destination has its own
set of (blank). What may be ordinary in one area may be scandalous to another.
