GEOG

1. Point
Explain
Example
Limitation

2. Level 3: 8 marks
• L3/8 : Complete description of TWO
strengths and ONE limitations or ONE
strength and TWO limitations with
detailed examples + conclusion (reflects
understanding of both strengths and
limitations, or offer a solution)

3. Format: 8 marks
Sample question
With reference to examples,
assess the effectiveness of
how locals protect tourist
areas.

4. INTRODUCTION – Take a stand eg. Locals are largly effective in protecting tourist areas.
POINT ELABORATION EXAMPLE LIMITATION
Locals – The locals
Community based
In Java (Indonesia), the
living in the same
tourism makes locals a
Candirejo village had
territory are in the
priority in employment
new jobs and
best position to
and business
businesses due to
protect the tourist
opportunities. Locals
tourism. There were 63
areas as they are
also benefit
new jobs, 5 new
involved through
economically from
business as well as 12.5
community based
tourism.
% increase in income
tourism.
from 2001 to 2003.
However, the locals may not
have enough skilled labour
such as managers and
consultants that can
successfully help to manage
the impact of tourism.
Therefore, they may need to
seek help of NGOs to provide
training.
Tourists – Besides
locals, the tourists
are also able to
preserve the
tourist sites
through their
spendings.
Visitor’s spending can
help to provide funds to
conserve the
environments, preserve
culture or maintain the
attractions. Such visitor
spending can include
entrance fees or the
purchase of souvenirs.
In Sabah (Malaysia), the
Sepilok Orang-Utan
Rehabilitation Centre
partly relies on visitor
entry to pay their staff.
The centre rehabilitate
Orang-Utans that have
been orphaned or
injured.
However, the tourists may
damage the tourist attractions
such as littering and
vandalism. For example,
thousands of stones and
bricks of Great Wall of China
are covered with graffiti.
CONCLUSION - Suggestion to improve limitations (must be logical and relevant) .
In conclusion, locals are largely effective in protection of the tourist areas. However they will
need to improve on their labour skills in conservation and preservation of the environment so
that they are capable to manage the tourism impacts successfully.