Online Test

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Question 1

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

A maritime spatial plan should take into account land-sea interactions
The EU MSP Platform is the international agency for implementing EU Maritime Spatial Planning
A maritime spatial plan should take into account coherence with integrated coastal management
Maritime spatial planning and marine spatial planning is largely the same
Benefits of MSP are to reduce conflicts between sectors and create synergies between different activities
Benefit of MSP is the provision of a joint guideline that has to be implemented in each EU member state until 2023

Question 2

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
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
Some water-borne diseases, such as vibriosis infections are likely to increase with increasing sea surface temperatures
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

Question 3

Which of the following statements about ‘Sustainability Indicators’ is true?

Sustainability indicators can be applied to concrete case studies to assess the success of measures
On a local and regional level, sustainability indicators are well accepted and frequently applied
In ICZM sustainability indicators have been applied to assess sustainable development and progress towards ICZM implementation
Sustainability indicators in ICZM are mostly used on a global and national level
On a local and regional level, general acceptance of sustainability indicators is low
Sustainable indicators provide immediate and concrete benefits for coastal communities

Question 4

Which of the following statements about Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is true?

Sectoral management approaches can be beneficial for efficient use of resources, the utilization of opportunities towards a more sustainable coastal development
‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems
In the EU, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is defined as a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones
ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area
‘Integrated’ in ICZM refers to the integration of different objectives and also to the integration of several instruments that are needed to meet these objectives
ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to ‘Baltic Sea - Helsinki Convention’ is correct?

HELCOM sees itself as a developing, supervisory and coordinating body with respect to the BSR
The Helsinki Commission meets annually and decides on legally binding environmental laws for the BSR
The HELCOM-GEAR group promotes the implementation of the ecosystem approach and supports region-wide co-operation on all elements of national marine strategies
HELCOM sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR)
The HELCOM-PRESSURE group controls the implementation of international policies according to the timetables in the BSR
HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives

Question 6

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP)’ is correct?

The BSAP aims at protecting ground water and rivers
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea unaffected by eutrophication
The BSAP aims at environmentally friendly maritime activities
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea undisturbed by hazardous substances
The BSAP aims at a harmonization of national environmental laws
The BSAP aims at a favourable status of Baltic Sea biodiversity