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NC Hospitality & Tourism 3.03 Quiz

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3.03 H&T Quiz

Question 1 of 11

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Jack wants to give hang-gliding lessons to tourists. Which of the following climate conditions is most important for Jack to consider when he selects a destination for his business?

Select one of the following:

  • Vegetation

  • Population

  • Wind

  • Sea life

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

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An airline flight departs from Montreal, Canada at 8:30 a.m. for Denver, Colorado, which is located in a time zone that is two hours behind Montreal. If the air travel time for the flight is three hours, what time will the aircraft arrive in Denver?

Select one of the following:

  • 11:30 a.m.

  • 8:30 a.m.

  • 9:30 a.m.

  • 10:30 a.m.

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

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Mountainous regions typically have colder climates and snow for longer periods of time. What types of hospitality/tourism businesses are likely to be successful in these geographic locations?

Select one of the following:

  • Snowmobile manufacturers and snorkeling instructors

  • Ice skating rinks and swimwear manufacturers

  • Sled manufacturers and alligator farmers

  • Snow ski resorts and snowboard retailers

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

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What is a primary factor that contributes to land pollution at tourist destinations?

Select one of the following:

  • Improper waste disposal

  • Airline fuel emissions

  • Water-level changes

  • Smoke-stack filters

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

Jackie is a travel agent who is giving her clients tips on traveling to Europe. What should Jackie communicate to her clients about the ways in which traveling through several time zone often affects tourists’ physical well being?

Select one of the following:

  • Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically increases their attentiveness.

  • Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically alters their sleeping patterns.

  • Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically enhances their energy levels.

  • Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically improves their fine motor skills.

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

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Which of the following is a continent?

Select one of the following:

  • Hawaii

  • France

  • Africa

  • Maine

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

What imaginary line is the dividing point for two calendar days?

Select one of the following:

  • Equatorial latitude

  • Northern longitude International Date Line (

  • International Date Line (IDL)

  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

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What should travel agents be able to explain to their clients who will be traveling to different parts of the world?

Select one of the following:

  • Time zones

  • Import laws

  • Local ordinances

  • Zip-code systems

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

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New Orleans, Louisiana, is a tourism destination that is located on land that is below sea level near the Gulf of Mexico. What natural hazard is the city most likely to experience?

Select one of the following:

  • Earthquake

  • Avalanche

  • Tornado

  • Flood

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

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Many coastal destinations have strict building codes for beach homes and hotels due to climate changes, storms, and ocean currents that remove land and shift sand and rocks on the coastline. What is the result of these land changes at these destinations?

Select one of the following:

  • Air pollution

  • Beach erosion

  • Mudslides

  • Hurricanes

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

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Chemical runoff from rivers and mining debris from coastal ports are factors that affect the health of the Great Barrier Reef and the sea life near the Australian coastline. What type of environmental threat do these factors present?

Select one of the following:

  • Land erosion

  • Water pollution

  • Natural disasters

  • Climate changes

Explanation