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Envs/Bmit 323 Question Paper

Envs/Bmit 323

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt ALL Questions in Section A and Any Two in Section B

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. (a) Explain the difference between EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) and
EA (Environmental Audit) (2 Marks)
(b) Describe three basic principles of EIA. (3 Marks)

2. (a) Explain how EIA supports the principle of intergenerational and intragenerational
equity. (2 Marks)
(b) Describe three characteristics of major projects. (3 Marks)

3. (a) Explain the meaning of “ Environmental Impacts”. (2 Marks)
(b) “Project phases have to be integrated in the EIA process”. Explain the meaning
of this statement. (1 Mark)
(c) Explain the importance of scoping in EIA process. (3 Marks)

4. (a) Describe three categories of information given under project description.
(3 Marks)
(b) Describe the difference between use of simple checklist and descriptive
checklist in impacts identification. (2 Marks)

5. (a) Describe three disadvantages of use of matrix in impacts identification.
(3 Marks)
(b) Describe the type of projects which are supposed to be subjected to EIA
process. (1 Mark)

6. (a) Describe three types of alternatives adopted in EIA process. (3 Marks)
(b) Explain the significance of baseline survey. (2 Marks)

7. (a) Explain how EES (Environmental Evaluation System) is used in EIA
process. (3 Marks)
(b) Explain why public participation is important in EIA process. (2 Marks)

8. (a) Describe the dimensions of impacts which are important in impacts prediction.
(3 Marks)
(b) Explain two characteristics of non- technical summary in EIS. (2 Marks)

SECTION B (20 MARKS)
9. Describe the factors which an EIA expert should consider when selecting a
suitable method for impacts identification. (10 Marks)
10. Describe the roles of the various EIA stakeholders. (10 Marks)
11. Explain how Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is applied in project Evaluation.
(10 Marks)

Envs/Bmit 323 Question Paper

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