4.3.3. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EIA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what kind of assessments we make for environmental impacts.

2. 2.

   Name one phase of the EIA process.

   Hint

   Recall the steps discussed in class.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of an EIA?

   • To shorten project timelines
   • To promote sustainable development
   • To increase project costs

   Hint

   Think about what an assessment is generally intended to achieve.

4. 4.

   True or False: LCA takes into account only the production phase of a product.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what LCA encompasses.

5. 5.

   If you were to conduct an EIA for a new urban development project, list at least five potential environmental impacts you would assess.

   Hint

   Think broadly across environmental and social factors.

6. 6.

   Design a simplified life cycle assessment for a plastic bottle. Describe at least three lifecycle stages and the impact at each stage.

   Hint

   Consider all stages from creation to disposal.