HOSP 1310 - Chapter 7 & 8

Question 1

The longest trail in the world, spanning over 16 000 km connecting the three oceans that border Canada, is called the:

Accepted Answer

Trans Canada Trail

Question 2

Careless use of fires and picking flowers both have severe impacts on natural vegetation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

All theme parks areamusement parks

Question 4

Natural attractions depend completely on what a country's landscape has to offer visitors

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Any change to environmental habitat or negative impact to creatures that live within that habitat is called a stressor

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Canada has a competitive advantage in attractions because of the vast range of natural habitats to offer visitors

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

When a museum recreates a period in time with actors in costume portraying historical figures, it is known as a:

Accepted Answer

living history museum

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

A good transportation system within a destination should include:

Accepted Answer

clear, well-placedsignage

Question 11

Permanent sites and facilities that are always available to a tourist are called:

Accepted Answer

attractions

Question 12

One of the primary sources of funding for non-profit organizations is:

Accepted Answer

government grants

Question 13

Casino gambling is a form of gambling where bets are placed on the outcome of a specific race or event.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

An example of hard adventure is:

Accepted Answer

the exploration of caves (spelunking)

Question 15

Risk management plans are not required for low risk activities.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Crown land is owned by:

Accepted Answer

both federal andprovincial governments

Question 17

Parks Canada is responsible for some of Canada's most important historic natural attractions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Habitat segmentation occurs when a highway system is built across the established travel paths of local animals

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

A major source of funding for public attractions comes from business investments.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 19