Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA

What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

• To promote economic development

• To assess the impact of human activities on the environment

• To impose restrictions on businesses

• To generate revenue for environmental conservation

Which phase of the EIA process involves the identification of potential environmental impacts?

• Scoping

• Monitoring

• Mitigation

• Screening

What is the significance of the baseline study in the EIA process?

• It establishes the starting point for assessing environmental changes

• It determines the cost of the environmental assessment

• It identifies potential stakeholders

• It provides a summary of environmental regulations

Which of the following is an example of a potential environmental impact in the context of EIA?

• Economic benefits

• Improved public transportation

• Air pollution

• Job creation

What is the purpose of the public consultation phase in EIA?

• To keep the public informed about the project

• To gather feedback from the public and stakeholders

• To promote the project to the public

• To involve the public in project decision-making

Which level of EIA is typically required for projects with potentially significant environmental impacts?

• Screening

• Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

• Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

• Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

What is the role of mitigation measures in the EIA process?

• To increase the severity of environmental impacts

• To offset the economic costs of the project

• To prevent or reduce adverse environmental impacts

• To expedite the approval process

In EIA terminology, what does the term "cumulative impact" refer to?

• The total cost of the environmental assessment

• The combined impact of multiple projects on the environment

• The number of stakeholders involved in the assessment

• The geographic location of the project

What is the purpose of the monitoring and feedback phase in the EIA process?

• To track the progress of the project

• To assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures

• To identify new potential impacts

• To generate additional revenue for environmental protection

Which international organization provides guidelines and principles for conducting Environmental Impact Assessments?

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

• International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)