4.1 Mr Bean is on a treasure hunt to find the icons and attractions in London - NSC Tourism - Question 4 - 2018 - Paper 1
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4.1 Mr Bean is on a treasure hunt to find the icons and attractions in London. Help him to find the icons and attractions in London using the treasure map below.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:4.1 Mr Bean is on a treasure hunt to find the icons and attractions in London - NSC Tourism - Question 4 - 2018 - Paper 1
Step 1
4.1.1 Give the name of the country where the treasure hunt takes place.
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The country where the treasure hunt takes place is Britain.
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4.1.2 Mr Bean is using public transport for the treasure hunt. Identify, on the map, the mode of public transport he can use.
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Mr Bean can use road or rail transport, such as the double-decker bus or the underground train.
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4.1.3 Identify the THREE international icons (1, 2 and 3) that Mr Bean needs to find during the treasure hunt.
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The three international icons that Mr Bean needs to find are:
Tower Bridge
Palace of Westminster
Buckingham Palace
Step 4
4.1.4 (a) Identify the military activity 4 that Mr Bean will engage in when visiting icon 3.
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Mr Bean will engage in the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.
Step 5
4.1.4 (b) Describe the military activity in QUESTION 4.1.4(a).
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The Changing of the Guards is a military ceremony that attracts many tourists. It involves guards at the palace following a routine, which has become a tradition enjoyed by visitors.
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4.1.4 (c) State what icon 3 is mainly used for.
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Icon 3, Buckingham Palace, is primarily used as the royal residence of the British monarch, and it hosts state functions.
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4.1.5 Mr Bean's final clue is to locate the Crown Jewels. Name the icon where he will find this treasure.
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Mr Bean will find the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Step 8
4.2.1 Identify the icon in this article.
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The icon referenced in the article is Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru.
Step 9
4.2.2 Name ONE other icon located in Australia.
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One other icon located in Australia is the Sydney Opera House.
Step 10
4.2.3 Do you think the icon named in QUESTION 4.2.1 is a successful tourist attraction? Give ONE reason for your answer.
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Yes, the icon is a successful tourist attraction because it attracts tourists from all over the world who are interested in culture, heritage, and nature.
Step 11
4.2.4 (a) Give TWO reasons why the Aborigines are unhappy with the current situation regarding this icon.
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Tourists climb the rock even though the Aborigines do not want them to, leading to destruction of the site.
The Aborigines do not receive benefits from the tourists visiting the site, which they consider sacred.
Step 12
4.2.4 (b) Recommend ONE way in which the Australian authorities can address EACH of the reasons given in QUESTION 4.2.4(a).
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To address the concerns, the Australian authorities should:
Limit the number of tourists allowed to climb the rock and involve the Aborigines in granting permission for climbers.
Ensure that Aborigines have a share in the planning and management of tourism activities associated with the site.