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Environmental Impact Assessment Quiz

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What is a means to assess environmental impact?

A method to minimize ecosystem disruption
A means to assess environmental impact
A strategy for sustainable resource management (correct)
A process to evaluate conservation efforts

What is an example of a descriptive indicator?

Amount of water used for irrigation
Projected renewable energy usage
Percentage of waste collected separately (correct)
Rate of habitat destruction

What is a goal of sustainable development long-term strategies?

To create policies that encourage urban sprawl
To diminish the significance of conservation efforts
To prioritize industrial growth over environmental health
To protect biodiversity (correct)

What do performance or effectiveness indicators measure?

<p>The ratio between result achieved and objective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of environmental assessment?

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Environmental Impact Assessment Method

A way to evaluate the effect of a project or action on the environment.

Descriptive Indicator Example

A measure that describes a characteristic, like the amount of waste recycled.

Sustainable Development Goal

Long-term strategies to improve the present without impacting future generations.

Performance Indicator

A measure of how well something achieves its goals.

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Unsustainable Practice Example

Activities which harm natural resources or damage the environment.

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