Let's analyze the statements in Image 1:
1. The effect of tourism is only positive. False (F)
- Tourism can have negative impacts such as environmental damage, cultural disruption, and increased costs for local residents.
2. Mass tourism can cause housing shortages. True (T)
- In popular tourist destinations, the demand for short-term rentals can drive up property prices and make housing less affordable for locals.
3. Tourism is largely responsible for pollution of the Mediterranean Sea. False (F)
- While tourism contributes to pollution, other factors like industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and general waste disposal are also significant contributors to the pollution of the Mediterranean Sea.
-
4. Tourism promotes conservation of wildlife and natural resources such as rainforests. 1 True (T)
1. www.scribd.com
www.scribd.com
- Ecotourism and responsible tourism initiatives can create economic incentives for the protection of natural environments and wildlife.
5. Bali's rapid tourism development has had a negative impact on its natural environment. True (T)
- Rapid and often uncontrolled tourism development in Bali has led to issues like waste management problems, water scarcity, and loss of natural habitats.
6. Tourism made little damage in Cancun because the government of Mexico put a limit on projects along the coast. False (F)
- Cancun has experienced significant environmental damage due to tourism development, including damage to coral reefs and mangrove forests, despite some government regulations.
7. Overpopulation of tourists leads to the lack of fresh water resources in Trinidad and Tobago. True (T)
- High numbers of tourists can strain local resources, including freshwater supplies, especially in areas with limited infrastructure.
8. The destruction of coral reefs is mostly caused by tourists collecting coral for souvenirs. False (F)
- While tourist activities like collecting coral can contribute to reef damage, other major causes include climate change (coral bleaching), pollution, and destructive fishing practices.