Environmental Impact Assessment Quiz

Environmental impact assessment is mandatory for all projects, while environmental audit is optional.

Environmental impact assessment focuses on potential effects of a proposed project, while environmental audit assesses the actual environmental performance of an existing project. (correct)

Environmental impact assessment is only concerned with air and water pollution, while environmental audit covers all aspects of the environment.

Environmental impact assessment is conducted after a project is completed, while environmental audit is done before a project begins.

To eliminate all potential environmental risks associated with the proposed project

To expedite the approval process for the proposed project

To identify and evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project (correct)

To ensure maximum profit for the project stakeholders

Engaging with stakeholders and considering their input in the assessment process (correct)

Minimizing public involvement to expedite the assessment process

Focusing solely on short-term impacts to expedite the completion of the assessment

Relying solely on historical data without considering current environmental conditions