Ecotourism emphasizes which combination of aims?

• A. Responsible travel to natural areas that emphasizes conservation and education.
• B. Mass tourism with little concern for ecosystems.
• C. Urban sightseeing and nightlife without regard to nature.
• D. Luxury lodging regardless of environmental impact.

Answer: (B)

Ecotourism centers on traveling to natural areas with care for conserving ecosystems and educating visitors. The description that emphasizes responsible travel to natural areas with a focus on conservation and education best captures what ecotourism aims for: minimizing environmental impact, fostering awareness about nature, and supporting conservation efforts and local communities.

In contrast, the other ideas describe approaches that ecotourism avoids: mass tourism that ignores ecosystems, urban sightseeing that has little to do with nature, or luxury lodging without regard to environmental impact. Ecotourism seeks a balance where people can learn about and enjoy natural areas while protecting them for future visitors.