3.10.4. Environmental Impact Assessment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EIA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the main purpose of EIA.

2. 2.

   What does NDVI measure?

   Hint

   It helps in assessing green areas.

3. 3.

   What does EIA primarily assess?

   • Environmental Impact
   • Financial Feasibility
   • Community Support

   Hint

   Remember that EIA is an environmental check.

4. 4.

   True or False: NDVI can help identify water bodies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what each index measures.

5. 5.

   Design a mini project utilizing NDVI and NDWI for an EIA related to a new urban development zone. Outline your approach.

   Hint

   Think about how environmental assessments can affect zoning regulations.

6. 6.

   Critique a recent environmental impact assessment concerning deforestation in a city. What satellite data was utilized, and how effective was it?

   Hint

   Look for any discrepancies in the assessment and ongoing changes post-development.