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GIS in Environmental Impact Assessment
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What is the primary objective of using GIS in EIA?
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To identify and assess the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project.
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The primary objective of using GIS in EIA is to identify and assess the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project. This involves overlaying data on the project area with data on the existing environmental conditions to identify areas of potential conflict or concern.