Why has the National Trust and other conservation groups carried out maintenance of countryside footpaths?
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To reduce erosion
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So that people dont need to wear special footwear to hike up the Lake District mountains
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To improve access to farmland
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Because it is the law
Q.2.
Which of the following is a social disadvantage of tourism in the Lake District?
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High levels of traffic cause air pollution
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Hikers cause footpath erosion which costs time and money to repair
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House prices increase because of the demand for second homes
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Local shops close and are turned into more profitable gift shops or cafes
Q.3.
Who needs to be involved in managing tourism in the Lake District?
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Conservation groups, land owners and farmers
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Local people and businesses
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Tourists
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All of the above
Q.4.
How can the National Park Authority get tourists to help look after the Lake District?
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Raise awareness of conservation issues using posters, notices and leaflets
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Charge them an entry fee to get into the Lake District
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Only allow environmentally aware tourists to visit the Lake District
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Make tourists take part in conservation projects during their stay
Q.5.
Which of the following would benefit farmers?
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Reducing the speed limit for boats on the lakes
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Closing roads to non-local traffic
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Building strong stiles for walkers to cross fences
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Improving town centre parking facilities
Q.6.
Which of the following would be a PRACTICAL way of reducing traffic congestion in the Lake District?
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Improving the public transport system
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Banning all non-local traffic from Lake District roads
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Paving over grass verges to allow more parking
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All of the above
Q.7.
The speed limit for boats on Lake Windermere was reduced to 10 mph in MarchWhich of the following is NOT a result of the change?
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Shore erosion of the lake was reduced
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Safer for swimmers and canoeists
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Water-skiers were happy about the new speed limit
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Less pollution and congestion on the lake
Q.8.
The village of Elterwater has enlarged the car park on the edge of the village and restricted parking in the village itself. How does this benefit locals AND tourists?
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Less time spent looking for somewhere to park when visiting the village
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Less traffic in the village
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More money is spent in local businesses
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Driveways don't get blocked by parked cars
Q.9.
Which of the following is a reason for visiting the Lake District?
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All of the following
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To see the scenery
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To go rock climbing
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To visit museums and craft centres
Q.10.
How does tourism benefit the Lake District?
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Services built for tourists can also benefit the local population
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It provides work for local people
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It helps to prevent rural depopulation which means that local services like schools, hospitals and homes for elderly people are maintained
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All of the above
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