Flashcards
Extreme Tourism
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- 1What is extreme tourism?Tourism to dangerous landscapes, often with a difficult climate, and remote places that are sparsely settled or not occupied at all.
- 2What are some examples of extreme tourism?Ice diving in the White Sea, North Russia
Travelling across Chernobyl Zone of Alienation, Ukraine - 3How many people visit Antarctica each year?Approximately 50,000.
- 4What is the IAATO?International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators seeks to ensure that tourism in Antarctica is conducted in a way that is safe and environmentally friendly.
- 5What measures have been taken to reduce the impact of tourism on Antarctica?Voluntary code
Sites monitored to check for stress on the environment.
All tourists landing at Rothera base have their footwear scrubbed and clothing and equipment is inspected for non-native seeds.
10 people allowed per group.
Must be accompanied by a guide.
Trips last half a day max.
Visitors not allowed to visit SSSIs such as Bird Island
A permit must be gained for any activities on the Island. - 6Give an example of a tourist ship that caused environmental damage to the Antarctic.The M/S Explorer capsised in 2007, leaking diesel oil into the ocean. There were reports of a small oil slick nearby.
- 7Which were the only two countries to sign the 2009 agreement banning ships carrying more than 500 passengers from landing tourists?Japan and Uruguay.
Not the US. - 8What are some of the impacts of tourists in Antarctica?--Animals are disturbed by people, and will abandon eggs and young if frightened by human presence.
--Tourists leaving waste on the shores. - 9Name one of the rulings of the Antarctic TreatyAntarctica is not to be used for nuclear tests or the disposal of nuclear waste.
53 parties (2015) - 10What types of activities are offered to tourists who visit Antarctica?Cruises
Walking
Kayaking
Skiing
Climbing
Scuba Diving - 11Give an example of an SSSI which tourists are not allowed to visit in order to conserve the precious wildlife and landscapes.Bird Island on South Georgia.
- 12What additional regulations on Antarctic tourism has Chile laid down?Chile requires all captains of ships to Antarctica to attend a month-long school in Antarctic navigation.
- 13What has the US been criticised for doing which people fear will encourage tourists to venture into the interior of Antarctica?Building a 1,600km road from McMurdo station to the South Pole which tractors can use to drag supplies and fuel.