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Tourism 01
With the introduction of railways and the convenience of travel, UK holidays naturally increased.

Tourism 01

Tourism is about people travelling for leisure, work or study. Discover how visitor numbers, attractions and transport change places and create opportunities and challenges for local communities.

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Fascinating Fact:

Many countries rely heavily on tourism income, as money spent by visitors helps to support local businesses, employment and government services.

In KS3 Geography, tourism is studied as part of the tertiary sector of the economy. You explore why people visit different places, how resorts and attractions develop, and how tourism changes environments and communities over time.

  • Tourism: Travel away from home for leisure, business or other purposes, usually involving at least one night spent in another place.
  • Tourist: A person who travels to and stays in a place outside their usual environment for a short period of time.
  • Resort: A town or area that relies mainly on visitors and has facilities such as hotels, attractions and entertainment for tourists.
What is tourism in KS3 Geography?

In KS3 Geography, tourism means people travelling and staying away from home for a short time for leisure, business or education, creating demand for services such as transport and accommodation.

What are the positive and negative impacts of tourism?

Tourism can bring jobs, new facilities and investment, but it can also cause congestion, noise, pollution and pressure on local resources if visitor numbers are not well managed.

Why is tourism important for some countries?

Tourism is important because it helps diversify the economy, attracts foreign visitors, encourages cultural exchange and can support improvements in infrastructure, such as roads, airports and public spaces.

1 .
Which is not a reason for the rise in tourism since 1950?
Cheaper air travel
People have more leisure time
People have more money for holidays
There are more beaches
Before the 1950s, people who could afford to take a holiday usually stayed in their own country
2 .
If a job only lasts while tourists are there, it is called what?
Fractional
Partial
Seasonal
Unreasonable
Getting a seasonal job at a holiday destination is a popular way for students to travel and earn money at the same time
3 .
What type of holiday is fully arranged by a tour company?
Busman's holiday
Package holiday
Parcel holiday
Self-contained holiday
After several package holiday companies collapsed, leaving travellers stranded abroad, a lot of people lost confidence in package holidays
4 .
Which is not a physical attraction of a holiday resort?
Clean sea
Climate
Four star hotels
Mountainous scenery
Physical attractions are natural, not built by humans
5 .
A holiday to experience the customs of another country is described how?
Cultural
Political
Practical
Topical
Some package holidays are specially designed so that you can experience as much of the culture of a country as possible in a limited time
6 .
UK holidays increased after the introduction of what?
Canals
Deckchairs
Punch and Judy shows
Railways
Places like Blackpool suddenly got more visitors
7 .
Tourism is what kind of industry?
Primary
Quaternary
Secondary
Tertiary
It provides services for the travellers
8 .
Which of these statements is true?
A job in tourism is a job for life
All money from tourism goes to local people
Local people may benefit from tourist facilities
Tourism does not affect the environment
This is not always the case. Sometimes, especially in LEDCs, local people cannot afford to use the facilities
9 .
Which of these tourist destinations is not in Asia?
Kenya
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Tokyo
Kenya is in East Africa
10 .
A trip to a faraway place is usually called what?
Distant slog
Extended trek
Long haul
Mile muncher
Even on the fastest planes, it can take 24 hours to get to your destination
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Tourism

Author:  Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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