Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following BEST describes the term 'tourist'?
- A person who visits another place for less than 12 hours
- A person who migrates to another country to live
- A person who travels to another country to work permanently
- A person who travels away from home for leisure, business, or other purposes for at least 24 hours
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✓ Answer: D — A person who travels away from home for leisure, business, or other purposes for at least 24 hours
Award 1 mark for identifying that a tourist travels away from home for at least 24 hours for leisure, business, or other purposes. C is incorrect — this describes a migrant worker. A is incorrect — a visit of less than 24 hours describes an excursionist or day-tripper. B is incorrect — this describes an immigrant.