Assignment 6: the World Quiz

Assignment 6: The World Quiz

Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information and Advice

Unit of competency: SITTTSL003A

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This quiz contains questions on the following topics: World overview Physical geography Climates

Instructions

You will need to refer to additional resources to the online learning materials. These should include reliable internet websites, travel brochures, government tourism authorities and associated travel associations for current information.

Following are some suggestions: Typing phrases such as ‘world map’ or ‘world destinations’ into your favourite search engine Specific destination and travel internet websites, for example: www.worldatlas.com/ http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/ http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fact-sheets/ http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/world/ Travellers’ guidebooks such as: www.lonelyplanet.com.au/ http://www.frommers.com/destinations/Travel brochures http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/countries.ehtml

Refer to an accurate and reliable world atlas such as those published by Longman Encyclopaedias or ‘wikipedia’

Remember

Ensure you correctly reference all resources including specific internet website URLs in your bibliography and/or acknowledging authors accurately within the body of the assessment.

There are constant changes with internet websites, their content, URLs, hyperlinks, licenses or fees for use and other issues associated with online learning and technologies. Therefore the reference and resource information provided may be altered and/or become inaccessible without prior knowledge.

If you are unable to locate relevant information for your Tourism studies or assessment research, contact your OTEN teachers for assistance.

Assignment summary

Task Description Value

Part A Map plotting and research activities (Questions 1 to 8) 78 marks Part B Short response questions (Questions 1 to 6) 22 marks

Total 100 marks

This compulsory quiz will be worth 15% of your total overall mark for the unit Source and provide International destination information and advice. Questions / tasks

Part A: Mapping and research

The World in general Total 78 marks

Remember The questions relate to world physical features, latitude, longitude and time zones. To complete the following exercises you can refer to ‘The Explore the World’ map within the online reading notes. The meridians of longitude: The International Date Line leaves the meridian in a number of places. This is because we use the Date Line to determine the beginning and ending of each day. Countries need to be entirely on one or the other side of the Date Line. The seven oceans of the world: The Equator divides those bodies of water, where ‘north’ and ‘south’ is specified. The major seas: When the major seas are located in your atlas, take note of important tourist destination countries with coastlines bordering these seas.

1 A map of the world has been provided for you. However, you can download a blank map of the world from the ‘Tourism destinations’ online learning resource to make several copies of the map for adding your notes and/or ‘practicing’. It is suggested you enlarge the map to A3 size for convenience. If you are unable to enlarge these maps contact your OTEN teachers for assistance. Note: Antarctica is not always included on maps. a Plot and label the locations listed in the following table on the map of the world (provided over page): (11 marks) Mapping

The Continents: Nominate each of the Continents. Show boundaries if applicable.

The seven oceans: 4. 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. List ten of the major seas: 6. 1. 7. 2. 8. 3. 9. 4. 10. 5. 11.

The parallels of latitude for: The meridians of longitude for:

Equator (0º) International Date Line (0º) Tropic of Capricorn (23.5Sº) Greenwich Meridian (180º) Tropic of Cancer (23.5Nº) Arctic Circle (66.5Nº) Artic Circle (66.5Nº)

Countries or Group of islands: Countries or Group of islands:

India South Africa Japan South America Nepal Mauritius Hong Kong Canada Thailand Mexico Bali Central America The Maldives Bahamas Hawaii (State of USA) Map of the World 2 Complete this table with relevant information on climate types and tourism destinations: (10 marks)

Climate type Features of this climate Destinations with this climate

Tropical climate a. b. c. d. Mid-latitude or temperate a. climate b. c. d. Mediterranean climate a. b. c. d. Continental climate a. b. c. d. Monsoon climate a. b. c. d. Questions and statements Answer

Which four countries are located on the Caribbean Sea?

Name four countries located in South-East Asia

Name three countries located on the Persian Gulf

Through which capital city does the Greenwich Meridian pass?

Which of the following countries are behind Australia in terms of time: Nepal, Vanuatu, Japan, Germany, Fiji and Canada? Name two countries in the Sea of Japan

Name two countries that have a coastline on the Baltic Sea

Name two countries that have a coastline on the North Sea

Select four European countries that have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea 4 Complete the table with the relevant information: (15 marks)

Physical features Country of location

Equator One (1) Asian country 1.

Two (2) South American 1. countries 2.

Two (2) African 1. countries 2.

Andes Mountains 1. Six (6) countries 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Rocky Mountains 1. One (1) country Himalayan Mountains 1. Five (5) countries 2. 3. 4. 5.

5 In which countries are the following rivers located: (5 marks)

River Country

The Chang Jiang

The Mississippi The Danube Rises in the country of: ……………………………….…………

Flows into the: …………………………………………….…Sea The Nile Continent of: …………………………………………………… Country Capital City

New Zealand Chile Finland Germany Portugal Papua New Guinea Indonesia Tahiti Austria South Africa The Netherlands Turkey

7. Below is a list of New Zealand tourist attractions. Select the relevant letter indicating whether they are located in the North (N) or South (S) Island: (12 marks)

N/S N/S N/S

Wellington Mount Cook Mount Egmont Christchurch Westland National Palmerston North Park Rotorua Fox Glacier Te Anau Tongariro National Franz Josef Napier Park Glacier Queenstown Lake Taupo Coronet Peak Invercargill Waitomo Caves Milford Sound Bay of Islands Dunedin Auckland Picton Lake Wakatipu Fiordland National Park

Walking over the Bridge of Sighs On a boat on The River Thames

Throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain

Visiting Sentosa Island

Cruising between Luxor and Aswan

Sipping a drink at Raffles Hotel

Cruising in Milford Sound

Visiting Kruger National Park

Relaxing at a resort in Acapulco

Admiring Iguazu Falls

Part B: Short response questions (22 marks)

The World in general

1 Describe five (5) steps you would take to seek information about a particular destination. (5 marks)

2 Provide an example of formal and another example of informal research you would undertake: (4 marks) a. to remain up to date about a popular destination and b. to educate yourself about a destination you do not know about 3. Explain and discuss why educational and site inspections are organised for tourism industry staff? (3 marks)

4. Why is it important to seek feedback from colleagues and customers about destinations they have visited? (2 marks)

5 What types of health, safety and security information about destinations do you need to provide to customers? Explain why you need to provide this information. (4 marks) 6 Explain what is meant by the following factors that influence the climate of a location. Include relevant examples of regions/cities/towns of Australian and/or international destinations to demonstrate your level of understanding: (4 marks)

a) Equatorial

b) Latitude

c) Altitude

d) Longitude

END OF QUIZ