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WorksheetsGroup 1- Crack Your Mind: EIA Revision (LU1-LU2)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
EIA was implemented in Malaysia as a legislative requirement in April 1988 through ______.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974
Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance Order 1999
Environmental Impact Assessment Order (DOE, 1987)
The correct sequence of stages in EIA
Scoping, Screening, Assessment, Review, EMP
Screening, Scoping, Assessment, Review, EMP
Screening, TOR, Assessment, Scoping, Review, EMP
Screening, Scoping, TOR, Assessment, EMP, Review
The main aim of a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment
To determine the least expensive way to protect the environment
To reduce the number of people who are affected from the project
To describe the significant environmental impact and specify mitigating measures in the project
To evaluate the balance of positive benefits against possible harmful effects
Any project that falls under non-categorical exclusion is said to be as having no significant environmental impact
TRUE
FALSE
The Natural Resources and Environment (Amendment) Ordinance 1993 contains provisions directed towards safeguarding of the environment particularly in relation to the sustainable management and utilization of Borneo’s natural resources
TRUE
FALSE
Section 10 of the The Natural Resources and Environment (Amendment) Ordinance 1993 empowers the Natural Resources and Environment Board to order in writing any project proponent to undertake or adopt such measures, which may be necessary for the conservation of natural resources or the protection and enhancement of the environment in his project site.
TRUE
FALSE
Select the correct EIA stage:
Identification of key issues to be studied and addressed in the EIA report
Scoping
Review
Assessment
EMP
Collection of background information of the existing biogeophysical and socioeconomic settings for assessment and potential monitoring purposes
Baseline study
Impact assessment
Mitigation and abatement measures
Environmental Management Plan
The elimination, reduction or control of the adverse environmental impact of the proposed project
Baseline study
Impact assessment
Mitigation and abatement measures
Environmental Management Plan
A measure of how frequently certain species or ecosystem types are encountered
Diversity
Rarity
Endemism
Fragility
A measure of how well the spatial distribution of the natural areas supports the interactions among them
Diversity
Fragility
Connectivity
Naturalness
The degree of sensitivity of species or ecosystems to environmental changes
Diversity
Rarity
Endemism
Fragility
The correct sequence of mitigation hierarchy (based on priority)
Avoidance->Minimisation->Biodiversity offset->Restoration
Minimisation->Avoidance->Restoration->Biodiversity offset
Minimisation->Restoration->Avoidance->Biodiversity offset
Avoidance->Minimisation->Restoration->Biodiversity offset
The CORRECT statement about ecological enhancement
Modifying a site to increase/improve habitat for plants and animals while protecting human health and the environment
Achieving 'no net loss' of biodiversity as a consequence of development
Ensuring consideration of biodiversity in planning, impact assessment and decision-making
Improving opportunities for education and awareness towards biodiversity
The followings are true about opportunities in socio-economic development linked to ecological enhancement EXCEPT
reduced resource conflicts by improving amenities
improved livelihood security and opportunities
value addition in ecosystem goods or services
exacerbated poverty among communities
