Гущин Андрей, 131 группа ======================== # Ex 2, B) Benefits of island tourism: 1. Major contributor to country economy 2. Benefits the local community Negative consequences: 1. Environmental 2. Social 3. Cultural Environmental impacts: Coral reefs are damaged by boats recreational boating: oil spills/heavy metals degrade ecosystem transport/construction: decrease in marine life, huge waste disposal beaches: waste disposal, offroad riders (degrade natural structure of sand) fishing: pollution from recreational boating, overfishing Reducing the impact: 1. Basic knowlege about ecosystems 2. Trying to apply knowlege from nominal level 3. Instill environmental literacy ============================== # Ex 3, A) 1. This is generally viewed 2. Can be seen in 3. Has been shown to 4. Has been identified as having 5. Often referred as 6. Has been shown that 7. Can be divided into ============================== # Ex 3, D) 1. Blanket spraying of insecticides has been identified as one of the greatest threats to ecosystems near tourist resorts. 2. It has been shown that extensive hotel building contributes to loss of wildlife habitats in coastal areas. 3. An example of the positive effects of environmental planning can be seen in new hotel developments if Southern Turkey. 4. On some islands in Greece, tourism is regarded as one of the few reliable sources of income for local people. 5. Ecotourism is increasingly seen as an important source of income in many countries. 6. The practice of employing local staff and trying to benefit the community, which is often reffered as "sustainable tourism", is becoming more widespread.