WorksheetsWeek 11 Output
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
It is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts,
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Statement
Environmental Compliance Certificate
Environmental Impact assessment is basically a tool used to __________________
approve and provide certificate to start building the projects after the assessment
assess the positive and negative environmental, economic and social impacts of the projects
report written by government representatives on the planned development impacts of environment, socio-economic issues and culture
EIA is defined as (select one):
A process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating the likely impacts of a proposed project or development to define mitigation actions to reduce negative impacts and to provide positive contributions to the natural environment and well-being
A report written by government representatives on the planned development impacts of environment, socio-economic issues and culture
Project life-cycle assessment
What is essential in an EIA? (select all that apply)
That it allows decision makers to assess a project’s impacts in all its phases
That it allows the public and other stakeholders to present their views and inputs on the planned development
That it contributes to and improve the project design, so that environmental as well as socioeconomic measures are core parts of it
Which type of project usually will NOT require an EIA?
Dams and reservoirs
Mining and mineral development (including oil and gas)
Small housing building
Irrigation, drainage, and flood control (large scale)
True or False? Typically, the project proponents carry out the screening process by assessing their project based upon a set of criteria determined by a designated agency.
True
False
True or False? Impact assessment is done for the planned project and the identified alternatives.
True
False
What are the Objectives of Environmental Impact Assessment
Identifying, predicting, and evaluating economic, environmental, and social impacts of development activities.
Providing information on the environmental consequences for decision making.
Promoting environmentally sound and suitable development by identifying appropriate alternatives and mitigation measures
Which process of the Environmental Impact Assessment requires an alternative solutions that avoid or at least reduce the adverse impacts of the project are also studied in this stage
sreening
scoping
decision making
EIA report
EIA is usually required for a development project . Which one will NOT REQUIRE?
Large changes are expected in the environment
There are potentials for transboundary impact
. Many people are likely to be affected by the project
Limited impacts are expected in the environment
