Skip to content
Back to quiz
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?
9. In what year did Abondance in France have to close their ski lifts?
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?
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?
17. How many people were killed in off-piste avalanches in the French Alps?
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