Impacts of Tourism
Evaluate the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism on host countries. Students will weigh the benefits of tourism against its potential costs to local communities.
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Evaluate the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism on host countries. Students will weigh the benefits of tourism against its potential costs to local communities.
Key Questions
- How does tourism benefit local economies?
- What are the social costs of mass tourism?
- How does tourism affect fragile environments?
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