EIA Quiz 2/2024

What is the primary purpose of impact identification in the EIA process?

• To assess the aesthetic value of the environment

• To predict the magnitude of impacts

• To ensure all significant impacts are identified

• To evaluate the significance of impacts

Which of the following is NOT a method used for impact assessment?

• Checklists

• Public opinion polls

• Matrices

• Geographical Information System (GIS)

What does impact prediction aim to estimate?

• The cost of the project

• The public opinion on the project

• The legal requirements for the project

• The magnitude, extent, and duration of the impact

Which factor is NOT considered in impact evaluation?

• Cost of the project

• Degree of recovery of the affected environment

• Public concern

• Magnitude of the impact

What is a common tool used for impact identification?

• Environmental audits

• Public hearings

• Checklists

• Mathematical modeling

Which of the following is a criterion for determining impact significance?

• The historical significance of the site

• The financial backing of the project

• The likelihood of recovery of the affected environment

• The political affiliation of stakeholders

What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to in environmental assessment?

• The amount of pollution an area can handle

• The maximum population an area can support

• The legal limits on land use

• The financial resources available for a project

Which assessment method is known for linking actions to impacts?

• Public surveys

• Expert systems

• Matrices

• Checklists

What is the main disadvantage of using checklists in impact assessment?

• They do not distinguish between direct and indirect impacts

• They are time-consuming

• They require extensive data collection

• They are too complex to use

Which environmental risk factor is considered top for human health?

• Cultural impacts

• Air pollution

• Soil pollution

• Noise pollution