IGCSE EM: Environmental Impact Assessments

What does EIA stand for?

• Endangered Insect Analysis

• Environmental Inspection Agency

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Ecological Improvement Association

What is the purpose of conducting a baseline study in an EIA?

• To gather data on existing environmental conditions

• To predict future environmental impacts

• To determine project funding

• To evaluate public opinions

What is the main goal of identifying and predicting impacts in an EIA?

• To propose mitigation measures

• To assess the potential environmental effects

• To evaluate alternatives

• To involve the public

What is the role of public participation in an EIA?

• To conduct baseline studies

• To evaluate alternatives

• To engage stakeholders and consider diverse perspectives

• To propose mitigation measures

What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in an EIA?

• To summarize assessment findings for decision-making

• To identify and predict impacts

• To evaluate alternatives

• To conduct post-implementation monitoring

What is the significance of decision-making in the EIA process?

• To involve the public

• To conduct baseline studies

• To make informed decisions regarding project approval

• To evaluate alternatives

What is the purpose of post-implementation monitoring in an EIA?

• To identify and predict impacts

• To gather data on existing environmental conditions

• To predict future environmental impacts

• To ensure predicted impacts and mitigation measures are accurate

What is the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in EIA?

• To propose mitigation measures

• To evaluate alternatives

• To gather data on existing environmental conditions

• To facilitate visualization and analysis of environmental components

What is the function of Remote Sensing in EIA?

• To predict future environmental impacts

• To evaluate alternatives

• To gather information about the Earth's surface using satellite or aerial imagery

• To engage stakeholders and consider diverse perspectives

What is the purpose of LiDAR technology in EIA?

• To measure distances and create detailed maps using laser beams

• To evaluate alternatives

• To facilitate visualization and analysis of environmental components

• To propose mitigation measures