Environmental Impacts of tourism
Inquiry Question
How does tourism affect the environment of places?
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson students should be able to:
a. Explain the environmental impact of the tourism system
b. describe the positive environmental impact of tourism
(i) conservation of natural environments and preservation of biodiversity to maintain natural attractions
(ii) restoration of degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems to create new natural attractions
c. describe the negative environmental impact
(i) pollution caused by greenhouse gas emissions, inadequate sewage facilities, and improper waste disposal
(ii) construction of facilities and attractions encroaches on nature, depletes natural resources, and threatens wildlife habitats
You are provided with several case studies to gather examples and evidence to support the argument that the environment will be impacted when there is tourism development in a place.
Study this cartoon
Describe what you can see in this cartoon.
An anvil is used to represent tourism. Why do you think this symbol was chosen?
Study the speech bubble. Do you think the cartoonist supports the development of tourism?
Study this photograph.
1. Can you name the tourist attraction found in the background?
2. How did the arrival of tourism affect the environment?
Study this picture which shows Egypt’s ancient temple.
1. What do you think happened here?
2. Why is this a concern?
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Case Study.
Choose one case study to examine.
Identify the positive or negative impact that this case study shows.
Describe and explain this environment impact that tourism bring.
Follow this format
Describe the impact of tourism
Explain why this impact will harm the environment
Using the example in the case study to support your explanation
Point out how tourism bring about this impact.
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