Unit 1 - Enviromental Assesment & Monitoring - (Week 8)

Question 1

What is the purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment? (EIA)

Answer 1

Aims to protect the environment and ensure the impact of a development is known before proceeding.

Question 2

What is the purpose of Enviromental Monitoring

Answer 2

Occurs after EIA and SEA
Assessment of the quality of
an environment over time

Question 3

What is the purpose of Strategic Enviroment Assesment? (SEA)

Answer 3

Aims to protect the environment. Mandatory for large-scale developments or programmes

Question 4

What is an SSSI?

Answer 4

Site of Special Scientific Interest

Question 5

What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAS)

Answer 5

Ensure protection of some of the most vulnerable species and habitats.

Question 6

Why is there a need for enviromental policy, legislation and initatives?

Answer 6

help protect natural resources, ensures biodiversity and safeguards endangered species and wildlife.

Question 7

What is the lagtime in a Hydrograph?

Answer 7

The time between peak rainfall and peak discharge