What is the main purpose of environmental impact assessment?

• To evaluate potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development.

• To promote environmental degradation

• To expedite harmful projects without consideration

• To ignore potential environmental impacts

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Name one method commonly used in impact assessment.

• Economic Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Social Impact Assessment (SIA)

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Technological Impact Assessment (TIA)

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How does environmental impact assessment help in decision-making processes?

• Environmental impact assessment only focuses on economic factors

• Environmental impact assessment is not necessary for decision-making processes

• Environmental impact assessment is a one-time process with no ongoing relevance

• Environmental impact assessment provides a systematic process to identify, predict, and evaluate potential environmental impacts of a proposed project, enabling decision-makers to consider environmental factors alongside economic and social considerations.

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Explain the significance of baseline data in impact assessment.

• Baseline data complicates impact assessment

• Baseline data serves as a benchmark for comparison and evaluation in impact assessment.

• Baseline data is only used for marketing purposes

• Baseline data is irrelevant in impact assessment

Discuss the role of stakeholders in the environmental impact assessment process.

• Stakeholders only provide positive feedback in the assessment process

• Stakeholders are not involved in the environmental impact assessment process

• Stakeholders have no influence on the outcome of the assessment

• Stakeholders provide input, feedback, and concerns related to environmental impacts, ensuring a transparent and inclusive assessment process.

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