Case Study: The Impact of Climate on Tourism in Spain (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What are winters like in Spain's Mediterranean climate?
What are winters like in Spain's Mediterranean climate?
Mild and wet
Approx. how many sunny days per year does Spain's Mediterranean climate provide?
Approx. how many sunny days per year does Spain's Mediterranean climate provide?
300 days
What percentage of Spain's GDP did tourism contribute in 2022?
What percentage of Spain's GDP did tourism contribute in 2022?
11.6%
How many tourists did Spain welcome in 2022?
How many tourists did Spain welcome in 2022?
Over 100 million
What global ranking does Spain hold for tourist visits?
What global ranking does Spain hold for tourist visits?
Second
How many jobs did tourism generate in Spain in 2022?
How many jobs did tourism generate in Spain in 2022?
1.9 million
Which coastal region is NOT mentioned as generating substantial tourism income?
Which coastal region is NOT mentioned as generating substantial tourism income?
Costa Blanca
What does tourism create throughout local economies?
What does tourism create throughout local economies?
A multiplier effect
What over-tourism impact affects local residents?
What over-tourism impact affects local residents?
Rising living costs
How could climate change affect Spain's peak summer tourism?
How could climate change affect Spain's peak summer tourism?
Deter tourists with extreme heat
What increase in heatwave frequency has Spain's meteorological agency reported over the past decade?
What increase in heatwave frequency has Spain's meteorological agency reported over the past decade?
14%
By what percentage have heavy rainfall events increased between 1980 and 2022?
By what percentage have heavy rainfall events increased between 1980 and 2022?
15%