Envs 323: Environmental Impact Assessment Question Paper

Envs 323: Environmental Impact Assessment

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY TWO IN SECTION B

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. (a) Explain four principles of Environmental Impact Assessment. (6 marks)
(b) Explain with aid of a well labelled diagram, the meaning of the term,
“environmental impacts”. (4 marks)
2. (a) Explain the meaning and significance of scoping in EIA process. (6 marks)
(b) Describe the significance of consideration of project alternatives in EIA process.
(5 marks)
3. (a) Describe using appropriate examples, describe the use of simple checklist in impacts
identification. (6 marks)
(b) Describe the advantages of use of flow diagrams in impacts identification.
(6 marks)
4. (a) Describe the dimensions of impacts that should be identified during impacts
prediction. (5 marks)
(b) Explain how environmental evaluation system (EES) is used in EIA process.
(3 marks)

SECTION B (20 MARKS)
5. Describe the factors which an EIA expert should consider when selecting a suitable
method for impacts identification. (10 marks)
6. Describe the roles of the various EIA stakeholders. (10 marks)
7. Kabarak University intends to put up an ultra- modern hospital in its compound to take
care of medicine students training needs. Identify and discuss the negative environmental
impacts in the construction and operation phases of the proposed project. For each impact,
suggest appropriate mitigation measures. (10 marks)

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