15.4.10.3. Use of GIS in EIA

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GIS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what GIS helps you manage.

2. 2.

   What is the primary purpose of EIA?

   Hint

   Consider why we assess the environmental impacts.

3. 3.

   What does GIS stand for?

   • Geographical Information System
   • Geographic Information Systems
   • Geographic Interactive Systems

   Hint

   Think about the full meaning of the acronym.

4. 4.

   True or False: GIS is only used in environmental assessments.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider all areas where spatial data is important.

5. 5.

   Design a brief proposal for using GIS in a proposed solar farm EIA. What factors would you consider in your analysis?

   Hint

   Think about environmental constraints and community needs.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential impacts of constructing a new highway through dense forests using GIS. List specific environmental factors you would analyze.

   Hint

   Consider the various environmental aspects that a forest contains.