18.1.3.A. Checklists

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of a checklist in environmental assessments?

   Hint

   Think about organization during assessments.

2. 2.

   Can checklists be adapted for different project types?

   Hint

   Consider how various projects have unique impacts.

3. 3.

   What is the main use of checklists in environmental impact assessments?

   • To provide financial estimates
   • To list necessary approvals
   • To identify potential environmental impacts

   Hint

   Think about why we assess the environment before projects.

4. 4.

   Structured checklists always assign significance to the impacts they identify.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the difference in complexity among various checklist types.

5. 5.

   Develop a checklist for assessing the environmental impact of a new highway. Consider direct and indirect impacts.

   Hint

   Think about how different elements of the environment interact with each other.

6. 6.

   Create a comparison between a simple checklist and a structured methodology using an example of your choice.

   Hint

   Identify the depth of analysis provided by each type.