Instructions: You are required to answer the following questions. You should save your answers in a Word document for submission. Please do not repeat the questions on your answer sheet. Instead, please list the answers numerically/sequentially by simply utilizing 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each assignment must have a cover page listing your name, the name of the assignment, and the date. The cover page does not count towards the word count. For each assignment, you are expected to answer the assigned questions in your own words. Each assignment paper should be at least 250 words. Papers less than the required 250 words will get zero. This does not mean each question requires a 250-word response; rather, the total number of words for answering the questions must total more than 250 words.Documents should include a Title Page, maintain double spacing with 12 pt. Times font and 1 margins. If you have questions related to formatting, please ask and I will gladly assist you. Note: The Title Page does NOT count as one of the pages of text. For each assignment you must answer the specified questions for the assignment.

1. Give a brief explanation of the economic impact of tourism. Name two organizations that influence or further the economic impact of tourism. 
2. Discuss the positive and negative impacts that tourism can have on a country in relation to tourism pollution and ecotourism.
 3. Describe the origin of government-sponsored recreation in consideration of the origin and purpose of national parks. Have national parks outlived their purpose? 
4. Explain the concept of recreation for special populations.