$**$Question:$**$

In civil engineering, what is the primary purpose of conducting environmental impact assessments $($EIAs$)$ for infrastructure projects?

$**$Choices:$**$

A$)$ To determine the economic feasibility of the project

B$)$ To assess the impact of the project on the surrounding environment

C$)$ To evaluate the structural integrity of the proposed infrastructure

D$)$ To estimate the timeline for project completion