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Geog 420: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) Question Paper

Geog 420: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia)

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ART
GEOG 420: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
DAY: FRIDAY

DATE: 11/04/2014
TIME: 8.00AM – 10.00 A.M.

STREAM: Y4S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions. USE sketch maps and
diagrams wherever they serve to illustrate an answer

1. a) i) Define and briefly discuss EIA outlining its importance.

(5 marks)
ii) Discuss the role of consultation and public/stakeholder participation in an EIA
process. At what stages of an EIA is the public involved/consulted?
(5 marks)
iii) Differentiate between an EIA and an EIS

(5 marks)
iv) Differentiate between screening and scoping in the EIA process
(5 marks)

b) Define the term mitigation as it relates to EIA

(5 marks)
c) Suggest possible mitigation measures for the following environmental impact from an
irrigation and drainage scheme:
i) Water quality problem for downstream users caused by irrigation return flow

(2 marks)
ii) Ground water depletion

(2 marks)
iii) Increased incidence of water related disease

(2 marks)

2. a) Explain how EIA fits in the concept of sustainable development
(6 marks)
b) Outline the key areas required during an EIA

(14 marks)

3. a) Define and briefly explain the role of each of the following participants in an EIA
process.
i)
Proponent
ii)
Licensing authority
iii)
Lead expert
iv)
The local community

(10 marks)
b) Discuss the problems and challenges that are associated with EIA in developing
countries.

(10 marks)

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4. a) Discuss the social impacts that could be associated with constructing a huge dam in a
typical rural environment.

(10 marks)
b) Examine the benefits of EIA process for project sponsors

(10 marks)

5. Discuss the type of information found in an EIA report

(20 marks)

Geog 420: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) Question Paper

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