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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

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A. Define Environmental Audit and explain why it’s very important in Environmental Management? B. What is environmental monitoring and why it is important in reducing environmental pollution in industries? 2. A. What are the similarities of an EIA and SEA? B. What are environmental standards and why are they important in the context of EIA? C. Discuss the process involved in conducting the SEA 3. Mpande Limestone Ltd was granted a license for exploration of minerals in the year 2008. After implementing the exploration programme, the company has since confirmed that the exploration programme for limestone was positive and that a mine can actually be opened that can last for 50 years. As a regulatory requirement, the company is supposed to conduct an EIA for the project before it can apply for the mining license. With the above information, a. Explain the process of an EIA that Mpande Limestone will follow b. Identify three objectives of public participation and stakeholder involvement in environmental management? 4 Petroda is an Oil marketing company that would like to set up a filling station and a supermarket at a site close to a river system. Apart from fuel i.e. Kerosene, diesel and Petrol, the company will also provide a facility for the service of vehicles. a. What is ecological risk assessment and why would it be important to conduct one before the project is implemented? b. Why would it be important to consider the source, pathway and receptors when conducting an ecological risk assessment?

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