Planetizen Study Guide

Question 1

Map Scale

Answer 1

Small-scale displays large land area Large-scale map shows small land area in great detail. The U.S. Geological Survey uses the 1:24,000 scale. 1:24,000 means that 1 inch represents 2,000 linear feet. 1:62,500 means that 1 inch represents 0.98 miles. 1:500,000 means that 1 inch equals 7.89 miles. 1:2,000,000 means that 1 inch equals 31.57 miles.

Question 2

Convert scale to 1”= X Miles

Answer 2

To convert from scale to 1” = x Miles : (# / 12) / 5280

Question 3

EA vs EIS

Answer 3

Environmental Assessment is first step If there will be a significant environmental impact then an EIS is required. If not, a FONSI is issued.

Question 4

EA

Answer 4

Before EIS. Determines if there is FONSI or need for EIS

1. The need for the proposal
2. Alternatives
3. environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives
4. A listing of agencies and persons consulted.

Question 5

How long does draft EIS have to be available to public comment?

Answer 5

45 days.

Question 6

How long is the EIS waiting period

Answer 6

30 days

Question 7

ROD

Answer 7

EIS ends in Record of Decision

Question 8

NEPA vs EPA

Answer 8

NEPA passed in 1969. Established Council on Environmental Quality. EPA established in 1970 by executive order. Nixon

Question 9

Gnatt vs PERT vs CPM

Answer 9

Gnatt chart does not allow interconnected tasks. Pert is used when tasks are of unknown duration. PERT estimates three different timelines: short, realistic, worst case. Critical path is more useful when task duration is known and uses slack time during wait periods to accomplish other tasks.