2. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EIA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of the process.

2. 2.

   Name one key step in the EIA process.

   Hint

   Recall the stages we discussed.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment?

   • To minimize construction costs
   • To evaluate potential environmental impacts before project approval
   • To increase government revenue

   Hint

   Think about why we wouldn't want to skip this step.

4. 4.

   True or False: Public consultation is an optional step in the EIA process.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider stakeholder involvement.

5. 5.

   Suppose you are a project manager for a new highway construction. Outline the key steps you would take in the EIA process, and describe how each step contributes to sustainable outcomes.

   Hint

   Follow the process we learned step-by-step.

6. 6.

   Critique a hypothetical EIA where the public consultation phase was overlooked. How would this affect the project's approval process and community trust?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between regulations and community perception.