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Year 11 - Geography

Example of how tourism can reduce the development gap

Global variations in economic development

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about global economic development. Pupils learn how, using a variety of measures, economic development is unequal and how this is reflected in demographic characteristics. Pupils learn about the causes and consequences of inequality and consider how they can be reduced.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how the growth in tourism has helped to reduce the development gap in Bali as well as concerns about overtourism.

Key Notes

  • Bali is an island province in Indonesia (an NEE) where international tourism has developed since the 1960s.
  • Tourism provides 60 per cent of Bali's income, with many new jobs created.
  • Life expectancy in Bali is higher than average for Indonesia; Bali ranks fifth of 38 provinces for human development.
  • Tourism has some negative impacts, including eroding local culture, pollution and reduced water supplies.
  • The government plans to develop five new destinations elsewhere to address concerns about 'overtourism' in Bali.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • attraction: feature of a place that makes people want to visit it or take part in an activity
  • culture: way of life, especially general customs and beliefs
  • landscape: extensive area of land regarded as being visually and physically distinct
  • pollution: damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
  • overtourism: when too many people visit a place, so that it is spoiled and life becomes difficult for people who live there

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Tourism has only brought benefits to the island of Bali and its people.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Bali is an island province in Indonesia (an NEE) where international tourism has developed since the 1960s. Tourism provides 60 per cent of Bali's income, with many new jobs created.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'attraction'

feature of a place that makes people want to visit it or take part in an activity.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Tourism has only brought benefits to the island of Bali and its people. Correction: Tourism has various positive and negative impacts - while the economy has grown and some public services have improved, others have declined (e.g. the water supply) and so many people visit Bali each year its environment has suffered in the South.

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