Starter quiz
- What is a national park?
- A large urban area with many buildings and roads
- A protected area of natural beauty managed for conservation and recreation ✓
- A theme park with roller coasters and attractions
- A private piece of land owned by a single person
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- __________ is the largest National Park in Wales, with an area of over 2000 km2. It is an example of a glaciated upland area.
- Eryri (also known as Snowdonia) ✓
- The Cotswolds
- The Jurassic Coast
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- What is the name of the sharp, three sided peak formed by glacial erosion?
- Erratic
- Drumlin
- Pyramidal peak ✓
- Hanging valley
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- Why is Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park a popular tourist destination?
- It has a warm and tropical climate
- It has dramatic glaciated landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and lake ✓
- It is located in a large urban area
- It has very few visitors each year
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- What is a moraine?
- A lake left behind by a glacier
- A ridge of rocks and debris deposited by a glacier ✓
- A steep-sided valley carved by a glacier
- A glacier-covered mountain
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- What is sustainability?
- Using resources to meet present needs without harming future generatations ✓
- Using up natural resources as quickly as possible
- Avoiding all human activities in natural areas
- A type of farming found in glaciated upland areas
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Exit quiz
- ______ tourism is a form of tourism that considers its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts.
- 'Sustainable' ✓
- Which activity is most likely to attract tourists to Eryri National Park?
- Deep-sea fishing
- Hiking and mountain climbing ✓
- Factory visits
- Farming large areas of wheat
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- Which of the following is a positive impact of tourism in Eryri National Park?
- It leads to footpath erosion
- It creates job opportunities and boosts the local economy ✓
- It causes traffic congestion in rural areas
- It results in the destruction of natural habitats
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- Which of these are ways tourism is being managed in Eryri National Park?
- Sherpa'r Wyffda bus service to reduce congestion ✓
- Tourist tax starting in 2027 ✓
- Restricting the number of people visiting
- Setting up conservation projects ✓
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Key learning points
- Location of Eryri National Park in the UK.
- The Eryri National Park glaciated upland area has attractions for tourists.
- Tourism can have social, economic and environmental impacts.
- Strategies can be used to manage the impact of tourism.
Common misconception
People only come to Eryri National Park in order to climb Wales' highest mountain.
People do come to climb mountains but also enjoy other enjoy outdoor activities and the historical and cultural attractions in North Wales.
Keywords
National park - a protected area of natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural importance, managed to preserve its environment while allowing public access for recreation and education
Sustainable tourism - tourism that considers its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts
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