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Regonel
BSTM,4th yr.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR TOURISM

PART 1: DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

1. Preservation - protecting materials by minimizing chemical and physical deterioration and
damage to minimize the loss of information and to extend the life of cultural property the act of
keeping from harm, injury, decay, or destruction, especially through noninvasive treatment
2. Conservation - means the protection of species from extinction or harm. It can include
maintaining and restoring habitats, and protecting biological diversity as well as preventing the
wasteful use of resources.
3. Renewable Resources -those resources that continue to exist despite being consumed or
can replenish themselves over a period of time even as they are used.
4. Non-renewable Resources - Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced,
which is a major problem for humanity as we are currently dependent on them to supply most
of our energy needs.
5. Carbon Emissions - carbon compound released into the atmosphere, often through human
activity such as the burning of fossil fuels such as coal or gas
6. Protected Areas - is a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and
managed through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of
nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.
7. Reserves - area set aside for the purpose of preserving certain animals, plants, or both. A
nature reserve differs from a national park usually in being smaller and having as its sole
purpose the protection of nature.
8. Carbon Foot Print - is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and
methane) that are generated by our actions. The average carbon footprint for a person in the
United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world.
9. Sustainability - Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without
compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic
growth, environmental care and social well-being.
10. Resources - are characterized as renewable or nonrenewable; a renewable resource can
replenish itself at the rate it is used, while a nonrenewable resource has a limited supply.

PART 2: ESSAY. Answer the following questions in not less than five sentences each.

1. UN reported last 2019 that water shortages could affect 5 billion people by 2050. Explain
three ways that the tourism industry can do to help alleviate this problem.

- Sustainable water management. Improving water infrastructure must be a priority, as water

conservation and efficiency are key components of sustainable water management. Reclaimed
water. Pollution control & better sewage treatment. Awareness & Education.The efficient use of
water in the tourism sector, coupled with appropriate safety measures, wastewater management,
pollution control and technology efficiency can be key to safeguarding our most precious
resource.Conservation or regenerative agriculture is also introduced to help infiltration and soil
moisture retention through mulching and no-tillage approaches.
2. Last two years ago, several people died due to the overcrowding of Everest’ summit. How
does the abuse in carrying capacity affect people’s safety as well as the environment?
- The ecosystem may become unsuitable for the species to survive. If the population exceeds
the carrying capacity for a long period of time, resources may be completely
depleted.Populations may die off if all of the resources are exhausted.

3. What is the aim of sustainability?

- Aim to transform our world. They are a call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the
planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity.Aiming at reducing
environmental risks and increasing the resilience of societies and the environment as a whole ,
UN Environment action fosters the environmental dimension of sustainable development and
leads to socioeconomic development.

4. Explain the principles of conservation and preservation.

- Conservation seeks the proper use of nature, while preservation seeks protection of nature
from use.On one side, we have the conservation approach, where the environment and its
resources are used by humans and managed in a responsible manner. On the other side, we
have the preservation approach, where lands and their natural resources are not consumed by
humans and instead are maintained in their pristine form.

5. Enumerate 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of non-renewable resources.

- Advantages of Non-Renewable Energy
1. Non-renewable resources are high in energy. Resources such as coal and oil tend to
provide us more energy in comparison to renewable energy like solar or wind energy
2. .Huge profits can be generated in the mining of coal, selling of oil or the construction of
natural gas pipelines.
3. These resources are easy to use whether in a home or anywhere else.
4. Consumers can find non-renewable resources at a very cost-effective price.

Disadvantages of Non-Renewable Energy

Though they have a number of advantages, non-renewable resources have many
disadvantages as well. These include:
1. One of the major disadvantages of non-renewable energy is that it is time-consuming.
Mining of coal, searching for oil, installing oil drills, building oil rigs, inserting pipes to extract
and transporting natural gases are very time-consuming processes. It also takes a lot of effort.
2. Since non-renewable energy takes billions of years to form, they are slowly but gradually
vanishing from the earth.
3. Using non-renewable resources indiscriminately without thinking for our future generations
could be selfish.
4. Non-renewable energy can be dangerous and can cause respiratory problems in humans
because sources like fossil fuels emit gases such as carbon monoxide.The workers working in
coal mines or oil drills are more prone to a number of health risks. As a result, there are a large
number of diseases, injuries and even deaths.

6.Enumerate 3 advantages and 3 advantages of renewable resources.

- Advantage of Renewable Resources
1.Generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces
some types of air pollution.
2.Diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels.
3.Creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more

-Disadvantages of renewable energy

Renewable energy has many benefits, but it’s not always sunny when it comes to renewable
energy. Here are some cons of renewable energy:
1.Renewable energy has high upfront costs
2.Renewable energy is intermittent
3.Renewable have storage capabilities
4.Renewable energy sources have geographic limitations
5.Renewable aren’t always 100% carbon-free

7. How can conservation help mitigate climate change? Explain.

- Nature conservation will play a crucial role in our efforts to mitigate climate change by helping
store carbon and allowing people and wildlife to adapt to changing conditions.Nature will play a
critical role in our actions by providing a two-for-one solution to reduce the impacts of rapid
climate change. The places we protect and restore both store carbon and help people and
nature adapt to our changing climate.Nature has been storing carbon for a very long time. The
fossil fuels that we burn today are examples of carbon that was stored by ancient forests,
wetlands and oceans.Protecting and restoring these habitats ensures that nature continues to
absorb excess carbon from the atmosphere.

PART 3: IDENTIFICATION. Identify the following if it is RENEWABLE or NON-RENEWABLE

RESEOURCE.

1. Iron ore - NON-RENEWABLE

2. Geothermal - RENEWABLE
3. Natural gas - NON-RENEWABLE
4. Solar power - RENEWABLE
5. Biomass - RENEWABLE
6. Coal - NON-RENEWABLE
7. Oil - NON-RENEWABLE
8. Trees- RENEWABLE
9. Fossil fuel - NON-RENEWABLE
10.Water - RENEWABLE