2.(viii) What, according to the passage, are some of the well-managed practices that can lead to effective eco-tourism ? Paragraph (6)
2.(viii) What, according to the passage, are some of the well-managed practices that can lead to effective eco-tourism ? Paragraph (6)
According to Paragraph 6, well-managed practices for effective eco-tourism are: (1) abiding by strict codes of conduct, (2) controlling and limiting its environmental footprint, and (3) ensuring genuine benefit-sharing with local communities, alongside respect for nature.
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark: abiding by strict codes of conduct / ethical operating standards.
- 21 mark: controlling the environmental footprint AND ensuring genuine benefit-sharing with local communities (either or both, plus respect for nature).
- 3Award full 2 marks for any two of the three distinct practices clearly stated; accept close paraphrases. No extra credit for repeating a single practice in different words.
Hint
List the three actions named in Paragraph 6 — codes of conduct, footprint control, and benefit-sharing — as separate points for two marks.
Quick Oral Answer
Well-managed eco-tourism follows strict codes of conduct, keeps its environmental footprint low, and genuinely shares its benefits with local communities, all with respect for nature.
Analysis & Explanation
This two-mark question draws on Paragraph 6, the concluding paragraph, asking for the specific well-managed practices behind effective eco-tourism.
Concept
- Extract concrete practices named in the paragraph rather than a vague statement about being 'eco-friendly'.
Key points
- Abiding by strict codes of conduct.
- Controlling and limiting the environmental footprint.
- Ensuring genuine benefit-sharing with local communities (plus respect for nature).
Common mistakes
- Overlapping with Q(vi) by giving only one practice as a single line instead of listing distinct points for two marks.
Real-world
- These three map onto operator ethics, environmental carrying-capacity management, and equitable community revenue-sharing in real sustainable-tourism practice.
Common Mistakes
- 1Giving only one practice, which caps the answer at one mark for a two-mark question.
- 2Repeating the general benefits (jobs, conservation) instead of the specific management practices in Paragraph 6.
- 3Writing exactly the same one-line answer as Q15 (2.vi) without expanding into two or more distinct points.
Interesting Facts
Formal 'codes of conduct' for tourists exist in practice — Bhutan charges a Sustainable Development Fee and sets visitor rules to protect its environment and culture.
'Benefit-sharing' arrangements let communities near reserves earn a share of park fees, as seen in parts of Kenya's community conservancies.
Controlling an 'environmental footprint' can be measured — many eco-lodges now track carbon, water and waste per guest night to prove their claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this question different from Q2(vi)?
Both draw on Paragraph 6, but Q2(vi) is a one-mark VSA where a single line suffices, while Q2(viii) is a two-mark SA expecting at least two distinct well-managed practices stated as separate points.
Do I need to mention 'respect for nature'?
It is not strictly required for full marks, but adding 'respect for nature' and 'well-managed practices' rounds off the answer and shows you read the paragraph fully.