V2_EIA Quiz

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

• To conduct a rapid, simplified EIA study using simple tools

• To determine the potential environmental, social, and public health effects of a proposed development

• To inform the work and decisions of policymakers and community leaders

• To conserve the environment and bring out the best combination of economic and environmental costs and benefits

What is the baseline situation in EIA?

• The likely effects of activities or projects on the environment, and on human health and welfare

• The implications of proposed course of action before a decision is made

• The potential environmental, social, and public health effects of a proposed development

• The existing environmental situation or condition in the absence of the activity

What is the purpose of screening in the EIA process?

• To classify the activity into a risk category and determine the next step in the EIA process

• To conduct a full EIA study if the activity is of moderate or unknown risk

• To identify and choose alternatives for the proposed activity

• To provide documentation and analysis of potential environmental impacts

What is the purpose of the preliminary assessment in the EIA process?

• To evaluate the baseline situation and identify potential impacts of the proposed activity

• To determine whether or not significant adverse impacts are likely

• To conduct a rapid, simplified EIA study using simple tools

• To inform the work and decisions of policymakers and community leaders

What is the main aim of EIA?

• To conserve the environment and bring out the best combination of economic and environmental costs and benefits

• To conduct a rapid, simplified EIA study using simple tools

• To determine the potential environmental, social, and public health effects of a proposed development

• To inform the work and decisions of policymakers and community leaders