Question

The first step in the process of environmental analysis is ___________.

• A. scanning
• B. monitoring
• C. forecasting
• D. assessment

Answer 1

The correct option is A scanning

Scanning:Being the first step in the process of environmental analysis, scanning involves general surveillance of all environmental factors and their interactions in order to:

(a) Identify early signals of possible environmental change, and

(b) Detect environmental change already underway.