Sustainable Development and Environmental Impact Assessment

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What is the primary goal of the comprehensive strategy to prevent and minimize pollution?

To reduce the cost of agricultural programs

To mitigate the worsening problem of air pollution (correct)

To involve all stakeholders in a multi-sectoral approach

To promote national awareness on environmental conservation

What is the focus of the Department of Agriculture in forecasting and formulating agricultural programs?

To reduce the cost of energy-efficient appliances

To promote the use of eco-friendly products

To increase agricultural production

To take into account climate change and weather disturbances (correct)

What is the benefit of using latex paint instead of oil-based paint?

It is more widely available

It releases significantly fewer harmful fumes (correct)

It is more durable

It is cheaper

What is the primary goal of promoting national awareness on the role of natural resources?

To promote sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of growing your own food?

It helps you eat locally and organic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting the development of renewable energy resources?

To promote sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial factor in achieving clean air and water?

Policy and pollution control techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of sustainable development?

Ecological integrity and people empowerment Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of environmental education?

To modify attitudes and behavior towards an ecological ethic Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for successful biodiversity conservation?

Poverty alleviation and social change Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

To minimize negative environmental impacts and accentuate positive changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the paradigm of change for the 21st Century?

Sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of collecting and recycling non-biodegradable products?

To reduce waste in land and water habitats Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for food scarcity and poverty?

Failed distribution systems Signup and view all the answers

What happens to fossil fuels over time?

They are extracted excessively but are slow to replace Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of pollution in air and water?

Reduced absorbing capacity of air and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of logging, ineffective reforestation, and continued land conversion?

Diminishing forest cover Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a river that can only support navigation?

Class IV Signup and view all the answers