Environmental Impact Assessment Quiz 3

What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

• To determine the potential environmental, social, and health effects of a proposed development

• To evaluate only the economic benefits of a project

• To promote industrial expansion without restrictions

• To ignore the socio-economic impacts of a project

Which law in the Philippines recognizes the right of the people to a healthy environment?

• Clean Air Act

• P.D. 1586

• Environmental Protection Act

• P.D. 1151

What does the term 'Ecological' refer to in the context of Ecological Impact Assessment?

• Human health and safety

• Ecosystem components and their interactions

• Economic growth

• Cultural heritage

What is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

• A proposal for new industrial projects

• A document that ignores environmental concerns

• A summary of economic benefits of a project

• A report required for actions with significant effects on the environment

What is the first phase of the Environmental Impact Assessment process?

• Evaluating significance of findings

• Defining study goals

• Communicating findings

• Identifying potential impacts

Which of the following is NOT considered an Environmentally Critical Project (ECP)?

• Heavy industries

• Resource extractive industries

• Small-scale agriculture

• Infrastructure projects

What is the main rationale for conducting an EIA?

• To identify costly and undesirable effects

• To increase project costs

• To promote rapid industrialization

• To avoid public participation

What does the term 'Impact' refer to in the context of Environmental Impact Assessment?

• The financial implications of a project

• Cultural impacts only

• Human-induced actions and their effects on ecosystems

• Only the positive effects of a project

Which phase involves measuring baseline conditions and predicting significant impacts?

• Phase IV

• Phase I

• Phase II

• Phase III

What is one of the requirements for preparing an EIS?

• Limiting public participation

• Including a detailed statement on environmental impacts

• Ignoring alternative options

• Focusing solely on economic benefits