16. SEA is typically carried out before individual development projects are proposed.
a) True
b) False
17. Which of the following is not an EIA screening criterion?
a) Size of the project
b) Location of the project
c) Cost of the project
d) Nature of the project
18. What is the purpose of public participation in the EIA process?
a) To ensure transparency and accountability
b) To gather additional information and local knowledge
c) To increase public awareness and understanding
d) All of the above
19. Which of the following is not considered a direct impact in EIA?
a) Destruction of habitats
b) Air pollution
c) Noise pollution
d) Increased traffic
20. Indirect impacts in an EIA refer to the secondary or cumulative effects of a proposed development.
a) True
b) False
