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6. Which organization is observing the South Cascade Glacier?

  • US Geological Survey
  • US Geographers
  • UK Glacier Society
  • Worldwide Ice Community

7. What are the environmental problems with tourism in Chamonix?

  • Noise, air and visual pollution, erosion of footpaths and animals harmed by litter and gates being left open
  • Noise, air and visual pollution and public transport is used more frequently by tourists so more pollution
  • Tourists erode the footpaths

8. In what year did the French Alps experience many avalanches?

  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 20005

9. In what year did Abondance in France have to close their ski lifts?

  • 2003
  • 2007
  • 2005
  • 2009

10. What are the two solutions used in Abondance?

  • Use artificial snow
  • Develop winter sports and summer sports programmes
  • Close down the resort and sell it for a profit

11. What are the economic benefits of tourism in Chamonix?

  • Extra income benefits locals and housing is more expensive
  • Jobs for the locals and extra income benefits the local shops
  • Healthcare is improved and transport is improved
  • More jobs for the locals and cleaner streets

12. How many people were killed in the Kashmir avalanches?

  • 30
  • 25
  • 32
  • 49

13. When did Kashmir in the Himalayas experience heavy avalanches?

  • November 2005
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • February 2006

14. What are the 3 strategies that manage tourism in Chamonix?

  • Tomorrow's Valley, Chamonix Local Environmental Register and Local Authority Plans
  • Espace Mont-Blanc, Tomorrow's Valley and Local Authority Plans
  • Escape Mont-Blanc, Yesterday's Valley and Green Peace

15. What winter attractions does Chamonix provide?

  • Extreme sports
  • Snow shoe, skiing, ice climbing, snowboarding and heated pools
  • Ice skating and figure skating
  • Skiing and snow mobiling

16. How long are the marked hiking trails at Chamonix?

  • 450km
  • 550km
  • 350km
  • 40km

17. How many people were killed in off-piste avalanches in the French Alps?

  • 39
  • 49
  • 47
  • 51

18. What was the cause of the Kashmir avalanches?

  • Deforestation
  • Human disturbance
  • Heavy snowfall
  • Fluctuating temperatures

19. What summer attraction(s) does Chamonix provide?

  • Ice skating
  • A railway to take people to see a glacier, hiking trails and rock climbing
  • Swimming
  • Rafting

20. What is the name of the railway and glacier in Chamonix?

  • Montenvers railway and the Highland glacier
  • Chamonix Express and the Highland glacier
  • Montenvers railway and the Mer de Glace glacier
  • Chamonix Express and the Mer de Glace glacier