18.1..3.D - Overlays and geographic information systems
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of using overlays in Environmental Impact Assessments?
💡 Hint: Think about how overlays help in visualization.
Name one drawback of using GIS in EIA.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes data effective in GIS.
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What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember what GIS is primarily known for.
True or False: Overlays can assess the quantitative impacts of projects.
💡 Hint: Consider the limitation of the overlay technique.
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Design a hypothetical project using GIS and overlays. Identify potential environmental impacts and recommend mitigation strategies based on your findings.
💡 Hint: Think creatively about how GIS can assist in identifying risks.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a past project that utilized overlays in impact assessments. What were its successes and shortcomings?
💡 Hint: Research past projects that are documented for their EIA methodologies.
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