Sample questions 1. (a) Read the article below and answer each of the following questions:
Donegal Airport has been voted the most scenic airport in the world for the third year in a row in 2020
Donegal Airport in the northwest of Ireland has been voted as the most scenic airport in the world for the third time in a row. Located at Carrickfinn, Donegal Airport (Aerfort Dhún na nGall) has a runway length of 1500 m and is suitable for small props, small jets, and regional airliners.
(i) List the physical features you can see in this image that make Donegal Airport scenic.
(ii) Shannon Airport has a runway length of 3200 m, Dublin Airport’s runway is 2600 m, Donegal
Airport’s runway length is 1500 m. How is the physical landscape stopping a longer runway being built at Donegal Airport?
(b) Describe how the physical features of a region you have studied have influenced tourism in that region.
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Exam hint!
Part (b) is asking you to show your understanding of how the physical features of a region can affect tourism. Choose a region that has a clear link between the physical landscape or its climate and tourism (the Alps, the Mediterranean or Ireland). Describe the feature(s) as best you can. Then use any facts and figures you can remember that show the value to tourism the features bring.