What is an environmental impact statement (EIS)? What is the role of an environmental impact statement, and who is required to prepare it?
What will be an ideal response?
An environmental impact statement is required for any major federal action that might significantly affect environmental quality. It is a report from detailed studies that assess the potential environmental impacts resulting from a development project or other action undertaken or funded by the government. The EIS process forces government agencies and any businesses that contract with them to evaluate impacts on the environment before proceeding with a project. This generally does not halt such projects, but it can serve as an incentive to lessen the environmental damage.
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A. Environmental endorsements of products B. Newly established political parties C. A set of new environmental quality goals D. Public relation icons for the two federal governments E. Measures of corporate responsibility
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A) upward vertical movements are likely to occur more rapidly than downward movements. B) air density has no effect on the up or down motion of air masses. C) a sparse atmosphere feels a stronger gravitational pull than does a dense atmosphere. D) the vertical pressure gradient force is no match for the force of gravity.
Wegener suggested the thick continents moved through the thinner ocean crust
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