Online Test

Question 1

Which of the following statements about climate change and the ‘EU Climate Change Strategy’ is correct?

Sea surface temperature is projected to increase faster than atmospheric temperature
Oxygen-depleted zones in the Baltic Sea have increased more than 10-fold since 1900
The ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ adopted in 2013 aims to make Europe more climate-resilient and to enhance the preparedness to respond to the impacts of climate change
Several recent model-based studies and expert assessments have suggested an upper boundary for the global mean sea level rise in the 21st century in the range of 1.5–2.0 m
Ocean surface pH is projected to decrease to values between 4.05 and 3.75 by the end of 21st century, depending on future CO2 emissions levels
A first ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ was adopted already in 1990 and aimed at promoting research on climate change

Question 2

Which of the following statements related to ‘The Baltic Sea Region (BSR)’ is wrong?

Water residence time in the Baltic Sea is about 30 years
The Baltic Sea catchment area is about 2,100,000 km²
The Baltic Sea maximum depth is 1459 m
The Baltic Sea surface area is about 420,000 km²
The Neva is the river with be largest catchment area and highest water discharge in the BSR
The Baltic Sea is one of the largest saline water areas in the world

Question 3

Which of the following statements about ‘EU Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)’ is true?

A maritime spatial plan should take into account land-sea interactions
Benefits of MSP are to encourage investment
A maritime spatial plan should take into account coherence with integrated coastal management
Benefits of MSP are to reduce conflicts between sectors and create synergies between different activities
A maritime spatial plan should take into account the ecosystem-based approach
Maritime spatial planning and marine spatial planning is largely the same

Question 4

Which of the following statements about ‘Participation and Stakeholder Engagement’ is false?

An early involvement of stakeholders in the planning process is considered to be beneficial in order to allow exchange and avoid conflicts
Public participation can be costly, time-consuming, labour-intensive and potentially create new conflicts
Public participation is a fundamental principle within all EU environmental policies
Participation is a process in which the concerns, needs and values of the public are incorporated into decision making
Different levels of participation exist, ranging from the provision of information to an active involvement
An active involvement of stakeholders for all EU environmental policies is required by the Aarhus Convention

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the ‘Habitats Directive & Natura 2000’ is true?

The Habitats Directive is a core element in implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy
Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU
Until 2018, the 28 EU member States protected only 1.8 % of the total territory in 200 single sites under Natura 2000
The Habitats Directive aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements
Nature reserves, national parks or other nationally or regionally protected sites are automatic Natura 2000 sites and are managed jointly under the Habitats Directive
Natura 2000 sites have been designated specifically to protect core areas for a sub-set of species or habitat types listed in the Habitats and Birds Directives

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Sustainable Development and Agenda 21 is true?

One sustainable development goal is that states should conserve at least 40 per cent of their coastal and marine areas
The Agenda 21 addresses the pressing problems of today and also aims at preparing the world for the challenges of the next century
Chapter 17 of the Agenda 21 addresses integrated management and sustainable development of coastal areas, including exclusive economic zones
The follow-up ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ was not signed because of differences of opinion and a lack of political commitment
The Agenda 21 reflects a global consensus and political commitment but does not include concrete management-related activities
The regional Baltic 2030 Action Plan wants to realize a common vision of sustainable development in the Baltic