Geography 322 - Geography of Latin America » Fall 2020 » Quiz 10 - Mass and Alternative Tourism

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Question #1
Examining global tourism trends as well as those in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) reveals that:
A.   Tourism revenues basically remain stable, despite world events/changes
B.   More than 50 million international travelers made it to Latin America in 2010
C.   Tourism growth had declined in Central America, according to data from 2013
D.   nearly half of the world's population is an international tourist in any given year
Question #2
An interesting characteristic of tourism is that:
A.   consumption occurs at the site of production
B.   it is easy to distinguish tourist from non-tourist activities
C.   it is easy to determine who is or is not a tourist
D.   it is best defined as an import activity
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT an example of a "demand shifter"?
A.   a group of people that becomes newly affluent
B.   hosting of the World Cup soccer tournament
C.   the construction of new hotels
D.   Safety concerns
Question #4
Cancun:
A.   is often described as a highly integrated city, i.e. not segregated
B.   does not incorporate the Mayan culture into its tourism "mix"
C.   is protected by the state government of Quintana Roo, which restricted migration to Cancun from other parts of Mexico
D.   receives more five times as many international visitors as does Acapulco
Question #5
The two Caribbean countries that received the most international tourist arrivals in 2017 is:
A.   Dominican Republic and Cuba
B.   Jamaica and Dominican Republic
C.   Cuba and Jamaica
D.   Bahamas and Cuba
Question #6
Soft power:
A.   is not conveyed through media outlets, but only through person to person contact
B.   is the open/overt coercion of a culture
C.   was a blatant attempt by the US government to transform Latin America
D.   is defined as getting others to want what you want
Question #7
Mass tourism:
A.   is typically closely integrated with local populations and cultures
B.   is largely managed by local entrepreneurs rather than global corporations
C.   holds great promise for sustainable development
D.   is often beach or shopping focused
E.   in Latin America occurs primarily in rainforests
Question #8
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the popularity of retirement tourism in Belize?
A.   pleasant climate
B.   prevalence of the English language
C.   generous government incentives
D.   relatively low cost of living
E.   locals welcome and respect retiree foreigners throughout the country
Question #9
Which of the following depends greatly on food and beverage imports in order to operate?
A.   retirement-related migration/tourism
B.   mass tourism
C.   alternative tourism
D.   ecotourism
E.   educational tourism
Question #10
Puerto Rico is a good example of the concept of a "last resorts" tourism economy because:
A.   of the large revenues generated by agriculture
B.   the large amount of jobs created by the tourism industry that has alleviated unemployment problems
C.   of the diverse economy of the island
D.   of its independence from the US economy
E.   of its over reliance on tourism as a source of revenue and relative decline of other industries

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