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1. How much plastic can be found in the oceans today?
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Around 100 million tonnes
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Up to 150 million tonnes
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More than 150 million tonnes
2. What proportion of jobs worldwide are accounted for by the tourism sector?
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1 in 10
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1 in 20
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1 in 50
3. If no measures are taken, which of the following is expected to increase the most as a result of the growing tourism industry?
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Greenhouse gas emissions
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Water consumption
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Solid waste disposal
4. In what ways can you fully enjoy a trip with a smaller environmental footprint?
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Buying cheap souvenirs from local vendors
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Eating local produce as much as possible
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Use as many complimentary products as possible in your accommodation
5. Which of these can help alleviate the negative effects of climate change?
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Increasing the use of air-conditioning and ventilation in the warmer months
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Promotion of energy efficiency in buildings
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Preserving the existent infrastructure for as long as possible
6. Which of these are successful against waste prevention?
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Avoid using seals on the toilets and wrapping the toiletries (i.e. toothbrush cup) in plastic.
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Careful menu development and portion sizing in the restaurant(s)
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All the above
7. What does EMAS stand for?
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Environmental Monitoring and Audit Scheme
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Environmental Management Associations
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EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
8. Which of following statements is NOT true?
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EMAS is a scheme that only focuses on the tourist accommodation sector
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EMAS takes the entire tourism value chain into account , from transport, food & beverage, construction, water supply, and more.
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EMAS helps minimise the overall environmental impact caused by tourism.
9. How can you be sure that EMAS is not ‘greenwashing’?
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EMAS provides for verification by an independent environmental verifier
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Registered companies get environmental reports published each year which are publicly available
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All of the above
10. What can you expect when selecting an EMAS registered hotel?
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It will probably be more expensive
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They will offer only vegan food
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EMAS does not affect the quality or comfort of the hotel
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