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Ensc 705: Environmental Impact Assessment Question Paper

Ensc 705: Environmental Impact Assessment

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Studies

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENSC 705: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
STREAMS: M. (ENV. SCIE) TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 8.30 AM – 11.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions in section A and only two in section B
Section A: Answer all questions in this section

1. Briefly discuss the following terminologies. [20 Marks]

(i) Scoping
(ii) Cumulative effects
(iii) Mitigation
(iv) Pre feasibility study
(v) Feasibility study.

2. Differentiate between the economic impacts and fiscal impacts as used in environmental impact assessment reporting. [10 Marks]

SECTION B: ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS

3. Assume you are required to develop an EIA report for the development of a university near Lake Naivasha. Using the knowledge acquired in Environmental Science, develop a plausible environmental impact assessment report for such a development clearly qualifying the alternatives. [20 Marks]

4. List and discuss the possible impacts and impact mitigation for constructing hotel in a national park. [20 Marks]

5. With the aid of appropriate examples, clearly describe the differences between fiscal impacts, economic impacts and health impacts. [20 Marks]

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Ensc 705: Environmental Impact Assessment Question Paper

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