Btm 219: Tourism And Environmental Management Question Paper

Btm 219: Tourism And Environmental Management 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

Institution: Rongo University question papers

Exam Year:2016



Instructions to candidates
. Answer questions ONE and any other THREE questions
. Duration is 3 hours


Question 1:
a) Tourism is directly dependent on the quality of the natural and cultural environment.Unfortunately, tourism can cause significant pollution to the environment.Describe FOUR (4) ddifferent forms forms of environmental pollution associated with tourism. (10 mks)
b) Tourism has the potential to create beneficial effects on the environment by contributing to environmental protection and conservation.Briefly explain FIVE (5) ways how tourism can contribute to environmental protection and conservation. (15 mks)


Question 2:
a) Discuss giving examples five elements of the built environment (15 mks)
b) Critique the present contemporary environmental issues (10 mks)

Question 3:
a) Define the concept of carrying capacity in tourism (2 mks)
b) Giving examples, explain the types of carrying capacity as used in the tourism sector
(15 mks)
c) Explain the four phases in disaster preparedness (8 mks)

Question 4:
a) Define Environmental Impact Assessment (2 mks)
b) Briefly explain any FOUR (4) stages in an Environmental Impact Assessment process.
(16 mks)
c) What is the significance of Environmental Impact Assessment. (7 mks)

Question 5:
a) What is an Environmental Audit. (5 mks)
b) Describe the different types of Environmental Audits (15 mks)
c) What is a strategic Environmental Assessment. (5 mks)






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