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What is a key difference between environmental impact assessment and environmental audit?
What is a key difference between environmental impact assessment and environmental audit?
- 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.
What is the primary purpose of environmental impact assessment?
What is the primary purpose of environmental impact assessment?
- 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
What is an essential step in conducting an environmental impact assessment?
What is an essential step in conducting an environmental impact assessment?
- 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
