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What does Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) systematically identify, predict, and evaluate?
What does Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) systematically identify, predict, and evaluate?
Which aspects of the environment does the EIA process consider in its assessment?
Which aspects of the environment does the EIA process consider in its assessment?
When is a decision made on whether or not to proceed with the proposed project?
When is a decision made on whether or not to proceed with the proposed project?
Which one of these is NOT a component of the EIA process?
Which one of these is NOT a component of the EIA process?
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The totality of the environment in the EIA process includes which aspects?
The totality of the environment in the EIA process includes which aspects?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment
- Defines EIA as a systematic process to identify, predict, and evaluate potential environmental impacts of a proposed project
- Considers the totality of environmental aspects: physical, biological, and social
- Also takes into account economic aspects of the project
- The EIA process informs decision-making on whether to proceed with the proposed project
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Learn about Environmental Impact Assessment, a process to identify and evaluate potential environmental effects of a proposed project, considering physical, biological, social, and economic aspects.
