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Positive and negative impacts of tourism on the environment   Tourism is a thriving industry that brings both positive and negative impacts to a country. Domestic tourism creates jobs, contributes to the increase in cash flow into the economy and the development of infrastructure such as airports, roads, shops, golf courses, restaurants and hotels. It also generates revenue by attracting people to visit tourist destinations for vacations, weddings or cultural celebrations.   However, tourism also has negative effects. It leads to environmental devastation due to unexpected events such as political upheaval, terrorism, natural disasters and adverse weather conditions, which can cause significant damage to the environment. Construction of airports, hotels and pubs often involves cutting down trees, leaving animals and birds without shelter.   The expansion of tourism leads to excessive water use, habitat loss, and pollution. It does not bring authentic tourism experiences and social benefits, causing depletion of natural resources. Other negative impacts include soil erosion, habitat loss, increased pollution and stress on threatened species. The tourism industry contributes up to 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, of which transportation accounts for 90%.

Complete the sentences below.   Write ONLY ONE WORDS from the passage for each answer.   1. By generating jobs and enhancing infrastructure, domestic tourism greatly _________ to economic growth.   2. By drawing tourists for special occasions, the tourism sector ____________ revenue.   3. Taking down plants during ____________ of infrastructure destroys wildlife’s and birds’ habitat.   4. Besides not bringing true feelings for tourists, tourism growth is also causing immense environmental issues such habitat loss, a problem with water, and _____________.   5. Up to five percent of the world's carbon footprint are caused by the tourism industry, with 90% of those _____________ originating from transportation.