Question 1

All Crown lands are owned by Canada's First Nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A fundamental shift is occurring in the management of our national parklands.The emphasis is now on ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  visitor use 
B)  revenue generation 
C)  maintenance and protection 
D)  rehabilitation 
A)  visitor use 
B)  revenue generation 
C)  maintenance and protection 
D)  rehabilitation

Question 3

Canada has four seasons, and _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is important that we make use of each season by providing tourists with good reasons to visit 
B)  the tourism industry needs to accept that there is no way to consistently draw people 
C)  it requires that both provincial and federal governments ensure that workers are looked after financially during the off-season 
D)  federal and provincial governments must increase advertising to ensure that a maximum number of tourists visit Canada during the summer 
A)  it is important that we make use of each season by providing tourists with good reasons to visit 
B)  the tourism industry needs to accept that there is no way to consistently draw people 
C)  it requires that both provincial and federal governments ensure that workers are looked after financially during the off-season 
D)  federal and provincial governments must increase advertising to ensure that a maximum number of tourists visit Canada during the summer

Question 4

In regard to environmental issues, the term greenwashing refers to the promotion of the perception that a company has environmentally friendly policies and practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Over 15% of Canadians participate in hunting and/or fishing activities during their vacations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Canada's Green Plan, how much space should be protected for parks, historic sites, and wildlife?

Accepted Answer

A)  6% 
B)  12% 
C)  16% 
D)  22% 
A)  6% 
B)  12% 
C)  16% 
D)  22%

Question 7

a)Canada's national and provincial park systems provide exciting opportunities for vacationers interested in leaving behind the hustle and bustle of urban living for a peaceful, healthy outdoor experience.Added to these protected areas are Canada's Crown lands.Discuss two ways in which our park systems differ from Crown lands.
b)Which land system do you believe plays the most important role in today's tourism industry?
Justify your answer.Finish your discussion by identifying, within your region, the most important national park and two of the largest provincial parks.

Accepted Answer

a)National and provincial parks consist

Question 8

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the most popular exercise is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  walking 
B)  running 
C)  fishing 
D)  golfing 
A)  walking 
B)  running 
C)  fishing 
D)  golfing

Question 9

One of the key challenges when dealing with the environmental damages caused by tourism is that many visitors do not realize they are hurting the ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are two opposing views of tourism's relationship with the environment.The positive view is that _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tourism makes a great deal of money for many communities 
B)  tourism creates jobs and helps with Canada's unemployment figures 
C)  tourism helps conserve natural resources and provides incentives for restoration of historical and archeological sites 
D)  as long as the government sets rigid environmental standards, our wilderness will stay pristine 
A)  tourism makes a great deal of money for many communities 
B)  tourism creates jobs and helps with Canada's unemployment figures 
C)  tourism helps conserve natural resources and provides incentives for restoration of historical and archeological sites 
D)  as long as the government sets rigid environmental standards, our wilderness will stay pristine

Question 11

Risk management programs _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are designed solely to reduce the litigation in our tourism systems 
B)  identify all potential hazards customers may encounter while under care of the operator 
C)  encourage the use of local guides and education regarding the ecosystem 
D)  are mandatory for all college and university tourism programs 
A)  are designed solely to reduce the litigation in our tourism systems 
B)  identify all potential hazards customers may encounter while under care of the operator 
C)  encourage the use of local guides and education regarding the ecosystem 
D)  are mandatory for all college and university tourism programs

Question 12

One of Parks Canada's biggest challenges will be maintaining the ecosystems within the national parks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rainforests, grasslands, and individual species of animals and plants are all part of an ecosystem's processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Risk management _________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ensures that tourists who are your guests are never hurt or injured 
B)  is a management concept that focuses on identifying potential hazards and taking all possible preventative steps to ensure a safe experience 
C)  accepts that tourists get hurt on vacation, and as a business you need the appropriate insurance 
D)  means purchasing an insurance policy that covers not only your company but all of your employees and equipment 
A)  ensures that tourists who are your guests are never hurt or injured 
B)  is a management concept that focuses on identifying potential hazards and taking all possible preventative steps to ensure a safe experience 
C)  accepts that tourists get hurt on vacation, and as a business you need the appropriate insurance 
D)  means purchasing an insurance policy that covers not only your company but all of your employees and equipment

Question 15

The scarcity of water in desert regions actually serves as a natural protection against increased levels of tourism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tourism businesses can help support the environment by __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  funding environmental causes 
B)  recycling, reusing, and reducing waste 
C)  lobbying the government for stricter environmental legislation 
D)  refusing to allow practices like hunting and fishing to take place in Canadian forests and lakes 
A)  funding environmental causes 
B)  recycling, reusing, and reducing waste 
C)  lobbying the government for stricter environmental legislation 
D)  refusing to allow practices like hunting and fishing to take place in Canadian forests and lakes

Question 17

Crown land is owned by _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government 
B)  the provincial government 
C)  both federal and provincial governments 
D)  the Queen of England 
A)  the federal government 
B)  the provincial government 
C)  both federal and provincial governments 
D)  the Queen of England

Question 18

The longest built trail in Canada is called the Trans Canada Trail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Adventure tourism and outdoor recreation are often combined until a single category.Yet these two activities differ significantly from each other, as well as having distinct sub-categories.
Compose a paper in which you:
a)compare the similarities between adventure tourism and outdoor recreation
b)contrast the fundamental differences between the two
c)provide a clear explanation and examples in your work

Accepted Answer

Adventure recreation involves activities

Question 20

Approximately 11% of all cultural tourists fall into which of the following life stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Married, no kids 
B)  Families with kids 
C)  Empty-nesters 
D)  Single 
A)  Married, no kids 
B)  Families with kids 
C)  Empty-nesters 
D)  Single

All Crown lands are owned by Canada's First Nations.

A fundamental shift is occurring in the management of our national parklands.The emphasis is now on ___________________.

Canada has four seasons, and _____________________________.

In regard to environmental issues, the term greenwashing refers to the promotion of the perception that a company has environmentally friendly policies and practices.

Over 15% of Canadians participate in hunting and/or fishing activities during their vacations.

According to Canada's Green Plan, how much space should be protected for parks, historic sites, and wildlife?

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the most popular exercise is ________________.

One of the key challenges when dealing with the environmental damages caused by tourism is that many visitors do not realize they are hurting the ecosystem.

There are two opposing views of tourism's relationship with the environment.The positive view is that _________________________.

Risk management programs _______________________.

One of Parks Canada's biggest challenges will be maintaining the ecosystems within the national parks.

Rainforests, grasslands, and individual species of animals and plants are all part of an ecosystem's processes.

Risk management _________________________________.

The scarcity of water in desert regions actually serves as a natural protection against increased levels of tourism.

Tourism businesses can help support the environment by __________________.

Crown land is owned by _____________________.

The longest built trail in Canada is called the Trans Canada Trail.

Approximately 11% of all cultural tourists fall into which of the following life stages?

Understanding Tourism

Tourism Guests and Hosts

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Exam 8: Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

All Crown lands are owned by Canada's First Nations.

A fundamental shift is occurring in the management of our national parklands.The emphasis is now on ___________________.

Canada has four seasons, and _____________________________.

In regard to environmental issues, the term greenwashing refers to the promotion of the perception that a company has environmentally friendly policies and practices.

Over 15% of Canadians participate in hunting and/or fishing activities during their vacations.

According to Canada's Green Plan, how much space should be protected for parks, historic sites, and wildlife?

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the most popular exercise is ________________.

One of the key challenges when dealing with the environmental damages caused by tourism is that many visitors do not realize they are hurting the ecosystem.

There are two opposing views of tourism's relationship with the environment.The positive view is that _________________________.

Risk management programs _______________________.

One of Parks Canada's biggest challenges will be maintaining the ecosystems within the national parks.

Rainforests, grasslands, and individual species of animals and plants are all part of an ecosystem's processes.

Risk management _________________________________.

The scarcity of water in desert regions actually serves as a natural protection against increased levels of tourism.

Tourism businesses can help support the environment by __________________.

Crown land is owned by _____________________.

The longest built trail in Canada is called the Trans Canada Trail.

Approximately 11% of all cultural tourists fall into which of the following life stages?

Understanding Tourism

Tourism Guests and Hosts

Planning, Developing, and Marketing a Destination

Transportation

Accommodations

Food and Beverage

Recreation

Events

Travel Services

Tourism Services

Challenges and the Future

Filters