Online Test

This type of multiple choice test will be used in the exam! However, the 'Online Test' does not cover all possible questions! 65% correct answers are needed to pass the test!

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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
Oxygen-depleted zones in the Baltic Sea have increased more than 10-fold since 1900
A first ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ was adopted already in 1990 and aimed at promoting research on climate change
Sea surface temperature is projected to increase faster than atmospheric temperature
Some water-borne diseases, such as vibriosis infections are likely to increase with increasing sea surface temperatures

Question 3

Which of the following statements related to the ‘EU Floods Directive’ is correct?

The Directive requires to take adequate and coordinated measures to reduce this flood risk
The Directive requires to map the flood extent, assets and humans at risk in these areas
The Directive regulates the relationship between nature protection and flood protection (e.g. sand nourishments)
Flood risk management plans and Water Framework Directive river basin management plans shall be coordinated
The Directive requires to assess if water courses and coastlines are at risk from flooding
Between 1998-2009 Europe suffered 2130 major damaging floods

Question 4

Which of the following facts with respect to ‘Definitions’ is true?

The Littoral zone extends seawards from the foreshore to some distance beyond the breaker zone
In the European Union, the coastal zone is defined as the zone between shoreline and 3 km inland from the coast
Transitional waters are surface waters in the vicinity of river mouths which are partly saline, but influenced by freshwater flows
The Coastline is the line that forms the boundary between the coast and the shore
In the European Union, the offshore boundary of coastal waters is one nautical mile of the baseline
Territorial waters extend at most 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state

Question 5

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

Nature reserves, national parks or other nationally or regionally protected sites are automatic Natura 2000 sites and are managed jointly under the Habitats Directive
Until 2018, the 28 EU member States protected only 1.8 % of the total territory in 200 single sites under Natura 2000
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
The Habitats Directive aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements
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

Question 6

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

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