Geography Assessment Task 2

What is domestic tourism?

Travel within your own country.

What is international tourism?

Travel to another country.

 What is eco-tourism?

Travel that supports conservation and local communities.

What is cultural tourism?

Experiencing other cultures, traditions, and festivals.

What is adventure tourism?

Travel involving physical activity (e.g., hiking, skiing).

Name 3 reasons for travel.

1. Leisure/holiday

2. Visiting friends/family

3. Business/work

Name 2 more reasons for travel.

1. Education/study

2. Medical treatment

List 2 positive impacts of tourism.

1. Brings money and jobs

2. Builds infrastructure

What's another positive impact of tourism?

Increases cultural exchange

List 2 negative impacts of tourism.

1. Pollution (air, water, waste)

2. Overcrowding

Name 2 more negative impacts of tourism.

1. Habitat destruction

2. Cultural erosion

List 2 tourism management strategies.

1. Limits on visitor numbers (permits)

2. Eco-friendly transport & accommodation

Name 3 more tourism management strategies.

1. Education for tourists

2. Protected areas (parks, heritage sites)

3. Support for local businesses

What does B stand for in BOLTS?

Border

What does O stand for in BOLTS?

Orientation (compass rose or north arrow)

What does L stand for in BOLTS?

Legend (key)

What does T stand for in BOLTS?

Title

What does S stand for in BOLTS?

Scale (e.g., 1cm = 1km)

What do close contour lines indicate?

A steep slope

What do widely spaced contour lines indicate?

A gentle slope

What is a contour interval?

The difference in elevation between consecutive contour lines

How many digits in an Area Reference

4 digits (e.g., AR 4627)

How many digits in a Grid Reference?

6 digits (e.g., GR 467273)

What's the rule for reading grid references?

"Eastings before northings" (read left to right, then up)

What do thematic maps show?

One specific theme (e.g., rainfall, population, tourism)

What are three key strategies for interpreting tables and graphs?

1. Identify trends (increasing, decreasing, peaks, etc.)

2. Use specific data/numbers to support answers

3. Always read titles, labels, and units

What is a choropleth map?

A map using colors/shading to show varying values across geographic areas.

Common uses for choropleth maps?

Population density, income levels, election results, climate data.

Key feature of choropleth maps?

Areas colored according to numerical values, with color intensity matching value.

Essential component of any choropleth map?

A legend explaining what the colors/shadings represent.