4.3.1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EIA stand for?

   Hint

   Look for the full form in the text.

2. 2.

   Name one of the steps in the EIA process.

   Hint

   There are ten key steps.

3. 3.

   What is the first step in the EIA process?

   • Screening
   • Scoping
   • Public Hearing

   Hint

   Consider what happens before any detailed assessment.

4. 4.

   True or False: Public participation is optional in the EIA process.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the role of communities in environmental decisions.

5. 5.

   A company plans to build a large factory near a river. Describe how an EIA would assess the potential impacts and suggest mitigation measures that could be recommended.

   Hint

   Think about environmental aspects that might be affected by industrial operations.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the importance of public engagement in the EIA process. Discuss potential consequences of failing to involve stakeholders.

   Hint

   Consider how community input can shape a project's direction.