William Paterson University ENV110: Environmental Foundations

Workshop #11

Biomes Workshop
 After studying the different biome regions of the world from North Pole to South, reflect on the many different natural wonders and engaging aspects offered by the biomes.  Is there one in particular that captures your interest?

    For this assignment either visit a travel agency, peruse their brochures, and collect a sample, or seek out a biome destination on the internet and print the ad.  Analyze the ad to answer the following questions in a short essay.


 
1) What physical aspects of the biome are being exploited for travelers? Describe.
2)  Is this a popular destination? Why or why not?
3)  How does the ad campaign/layout for the destination gain your attention?
4)  Who is the target audience and how are they likely to interact with or affect the biome if they travel there?
5)  Has tourism to this biome had a negative impact on the ecology of the biome?
6)  What would cause tourism to this biome to decline?
7)  Any other comments you would like to offer?
Directions
Present this essay in a word-processed format.  Use standard margins and double-spacing.  Begin the essay with a title and a brief introductory paragraph.  Place your name on the bacl/last page of the essay.  Attach the travel brochure or internet ad to your essay.