Global Warming and the Tourism Industry (Grade 10 NSC Matric Tourism): Flashcards
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Global warming definition
Global warming definition
Steady increase in average temperatures across the planet
Main greenhouse gas causing global warming
Main greenhouse gas causing global warming
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
How greenhouse gases cause warming
How greenhouse gases cause warming
Trap heat in atmosphere, preventing it escaping into space
Carbon footprint meaning
Carbon footprint meaning
Total amount of CO₂ emitted through your daily activities
Average SA household CO₂ emissions per year
Average SA household CO₂ emissions per year
12.81 tons
% of human CO₂ emissions from deforestation
% of human CO₂ emissions from deforestation
25%
Carbon percentage in trees
Carbon percentage in trees
Approximately 50%
Environmental/departure tax purpose
Environmental/departure tax purpose
Additional charge on airport tickets to offset air travel impact
Three Rs principle in tourism
Three Rs principle in tourism
Reduce, reuse, and recycle
Tourist planning tip to reduce carbon footprint
Tourist planning tip to reduce carbon footprint
Take fewer but longer holidays closer to home