Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Active citizenship lab 4 - Lesson 1 for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Read again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. Tourism is responsible for 8 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. The expression 'carbon footprint' refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide.
  3. The aim of ecotourism is to focus on the protection of the natural environment and local wildlife while promoting sustainable travel practices.
  4. Feynan Ecolodge is a positive example of ecotourism because it is a solar-powered lodge located in Dana Biosphere Nature Reserve in Jordan, working in partnership with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature to protect the local environment and limit the carbon footprint of tourism in the area.
  5. Rural tourism encourages people to visit remote countryside areas that don't usually have tourists.
  6. In the area around the Mdumbi Backpackers hostel, you can engage in activities such as hiking, whale watching, and other activities in contact with nature.
  7. Community-based tourism involves local communities in protecting their cultural and natural heritage, providing accommodation for visitors, and guiding them in the discovery of local traditions, culture, and landscapes.
  8. Bhutan will use the money earned from tourism for the conservation of the country's infrastructure, public services, and cultural heritage.