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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #40258 Environment
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Read the text from a travel guide about eco-tourism in Costa Rica. Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
Costa Rica is a pioneer in eco-tourism, attracting visitors with its stunning biodiversity and commitment to environmental preservation. The country boasts a vast array of eco-lodges, which are designed to minimize their impact on the natural environment. These lodges often use renewable energy sources, practice waste reduction, and contribute to local conservation efforts. Costa Rica's protected areas, which include national parks and wildlife reserves, cover more than 25% of its territory. This dedication to conservation makes it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering opportunities to observe exotic species in their natural habitat.

What makes Costa Rica a leading destination for eco-tourism?

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Option 2: "The presence of eco-lodges and protected areas"

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the main idea of the text, which highlights Costa Rica's eco-lodges and protected areas as key factors in its eco-tourism appeal. The text states that these lodges minimize environmental impact and that over 25% of the country is protected, making it attractive for eco-tourists.

Option 1: "Its use of renewable energy in urban areas"

Explanation: While the text mentions that eco-lodges use renewable energy sources, it does not specify that this is in urban areas. The focus is on eco-lodges and their environmental practices, not urban energy use.

Option 3: "Having the largest number of hotels in Central America"

Explanation: The text does not mention the number of hotels in Central America, nor does it suggest that this is a factor in Costa Rica's eco-tourism. The focus is on eco-lodges and conservation efforts, not the quantity of hotels.

Option 4: "Its policy on unrestricted tourism development"

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which emphasizes Costa Rica's commitment to environmental preservation and conservation rather than unrestricted tourism development. The text suggests a careful approach to tourism that supports eco-tourism.

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