Question

Briefly explain how tourism can also lead to destruction of the eco-system.

Answer 1

1. Tourism can destroy ecosystems by activities including overdevelopment, pollution, and habitat disruption.
2. The development of hotels, resorts, and other infrastructure can lead to deforestation and loss of natural habitats.
3. Tourists usually generate huge amounts of waste and pollution, harming wildlife and natural areas.
4. Furthermore, increasing the number of visitors can cause soil erosion, water depletion, and increased carbon emissions, all of which degrade the environment.
5. For example, routes to Amamath Temple and other shrines have been found littered with plastic and polythene bags. Mountaineers who reached the top of Everest were reported to have left behind hazardous waste.