Question 1
The map illustrates the provision of secondary touristic resources at a rural tourism hotspot.
I.
Identify the lodge named after the nearby Bright Angel Trailhead.
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II.
State the name of the hotel shown in the cluster of accommodation near the canyon rim.
[1]
Outline one way in which accommodation can encourage the growth of a rural tourism hotspot.
[2]
I.
Explain how seasonal climatic conditions can limit the growth of a rural tourism hotspot.
[3]
II.
Explain how marketing can encourage the growth of an urban tourism hotspot.
[3]
Question 2
The photograph illustrates the physical setting of a temporary rural festival site.
I.
State the slope characteristic of the land occupied by the festival settlement.
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II.
Identify the type of relief visible beyond the festival settlement.
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Outline one difficulty of providing water for a large festival in a desert location.
[2]
Explain two ways in which a large festival can damage the physical environment of a rural area.
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Question 3
The photograph illustrates the temporary concentration of leisure activities at a rural festival.
I.
State the spatial pattern of the camping streets shown in the photograph.
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II.
Identify one sparsely occupied part of the festival site shown, in terms of vehicles, tents and shelters.
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Outline one way in which a large rural festival can benefit businesses in nearby settlements.
[2]
I.
Explain one environmental impact caused by the concentration of visitors at the rural festival shown in the photograph.
[3]
II.
Explain one factor that makes the rural site shown suitable for hosting a large temporary festival.
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Question 4
The map illustrates the spatial relationship between a primary touristic resource and visitor accommodation.
Describe the distribution of the lodges and hotel near the canyon rim in relation to Mather Campground.
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Outline one reason why road congestion may develop at a national park tourism hotspot.
[2]
Explain two reasons why visitors may travel farther to visit a national park than to use a neighbourhood gym.
[6]
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Question 5
To what extent are secondary touristic resources more important than primary touristic resources in explaining the growth of rural and urban tourism hotspots?
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Question 6
Examine why the size of a sporting or touristic facility does not necessarily determine its sphere of influence.
[10]
Question 7
To what extent does transport accessibility explain variations in the sphere of influence of sporting and touristic facilities?
[10]
Question 8
With reference to one national sports league, to what extent does population distribution explain the location of teams at different levels of the league hierarchy and the distribution of their supporters?
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Question 9
With reference to one festival in a rural location, evaluate how its site factors influence the balance of costs and benefits.
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Question 10
Examine how historical factors influence the geography of one national sports league.
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