Quiz on Environmental Impact Assessment and Ecosystem Services

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

• To predict and manage potential impacts of projects

• To promote economic growth

• To reduce public participation

• To increase biodiversity

Which directive emphasizes the importance of sustainability in resource use?

• Directive 2014/52/EU

• Directive 2000/60/EC

• Directive 2001/42/EC

• Directive 2013/39/EU

What are ecosystem services?

• Only cultural benefits from nature

• Services provided by government agencies

• Only the products obtained from nature

• Benefits provided by ecosystems to humans

What is one of the phases of the EIA process?

• Project completion phase

• Post-evaluation phase

• Public consultation phase

• Project initiation

Which of the following is NOT a category of ecosystem services according to CICES?

• Economic services

• Cultural services

• Regulatory services

• Provisioning services

What is a significant gap in the EIA process?

• Assessment of ecological impacts

• Evaluation of economic impacts

• Public participation

• Identification of project alternatives

What is the focus of the first phase of the study mentioned in the text?

• Conducting public consultations

• Implementing new legislation

• Reviewing previous environmental impact studies

• Creating a methodological guide

Which tree species occupies the largest area in Portugal's forest ecosystem?

• Eucalyptus globulus

• Quercus suber

• Pinus pinaster

• Quercus robur

What is the role of public participation in EIA?

• To limit information sharing

• To reduce project costs

• To enhance transparency and decision-making

• To eliminate project alternatives

What is the main focus of the second phase of the study?

• Reviewing existing literature

• Analyzing economic impacts

• Creating a guide for integrating ecosystem services

• Conducting field studies