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22 Cards in this Set
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What is this? |
Isobars |
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Low pressure system |
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High pressure system |
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Tropical cyclone |
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Cold front |
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Warm front |
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Rainfall |
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How do you find out wind direction? |
Find the start of the line and read what direction it is facing. |
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How do you find out wind speed? |
Use the key at the bottom of the map to find the speed. |
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What is a synoptic chart? |
A synoptic chart is any map that summarizes atmospheric conditions (temperature , precipitation , wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure and cloud coverage) over a wide area at a given time. |
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What is a climate graph? |
A climate graph displays yearly temperature and precipitation(rainfall) statistics for a particular location. Based of averages from each month. |
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What hemisphere am I in if it's cold in July? warm in July? |
Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere |
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What things does a climate graph need? |
Title, units, axis's, numbers, plotted points and a key. |
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Define tourism: |
Tourism is the temporary movement of people to destinations to which they wouldn't usually travel for work or to live. |
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List and describe the different types of tourism |
Historical - to learn/visit historical events and landmarks Wilderness - travel for different climates and environments e.g. hiking Ecotourism - trying to minimize their effect on environment Recreational - travel to relax and enjoy activities. |
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Positive and negative impacts of tourism: |
Economic Socio-cultural Environmental |
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What are the current trends in tourism? |
More people travelling more often. Increased awareness of environmental issues. Travelers want 'real' experiences. Internet bookings are now more popular then the use of a travel agent. China is the fastest growing source of travelers. |
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How has covid-19 impacted tourism? |
- loss of travel means largest impact was economically |
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Socio-cultural impacts: |
Positive - increased local pride - renewed interest in traditional activities - benefits to community structures - increased cultural understanding Negative - globalization of culture - increased crime and prostitution - loss of education |
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Economic impacts: |
Positive - Stimulates local economics - brings in foreign countries money - revenue from taxes - generates employment - development of infrastructure Negative - leakages - over- expenditure at expense of others - inflation - seasonality |
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Environmental impacts: |
Positive - installing of planning/protective measures - community self-interest - creation of national parks Negative - pollution - erosion - damage infrastructure - removal of native flora |
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How do transport technologies connect people to places? |
Advance in transport and technology have created easy, reliable and quick travel. This has created the trend of more people traveling more often. |
