CMM Online Test - IKZM Lehrbrief 2019

Question 1

Which of the following qualitative descriptors are used in the ‘EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)’ to determine the Good Environmental Status

Emission from shipping are reduced to a level that does not cause harm to the environment

Populations of all commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits

Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment

Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment

Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems

Bathing water quality does not pose any risk to the population

Question 2

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

On a local and regional level, general acceptance of sustainability indicators is low

Sustainability indicators in ICZM are mostly used on a global and national level

Indicator-based sustainability assessments of sustainability are required by the MSP Directive

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 can be applied to concrete case studies to assess the success of measures

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the ‘EU Bathing Water Directive’ (BWD) is correct?

Intestinal enterococci and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are parameters to assess the quality of bathing waters

Intention of the BWD is to provide information to citizens about quality of their bathing waters

Escherichia coli (E. coli) are common ubiquitous bacteria in marine environment

The first BWD was adopted already in 1976

Other parameters could be taken into account, such as the presence of cyanobacteria or microalgae

A revised and updated BWD was adopted in 2016

Question 4

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Implementation’?

Apply CATWOE (Customers-Actors-Transformations-Worldview-Owner-Environment)

Ensure the required mitigation measures are implemented

Obtain legal permits and validate decision

Apply DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State Change, Impact and Response)

Ensure pro-active public information/consultation

Evaluate the need for additional data requirements

Question 5

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

The implementation of flood protection measures has to be accompanied by an ecosystem service assessment

Flood risk management plans and Water Framework Directive river basin management plans shall be coordinated

The Directive requires to map the flood extent, assets and humans at risk in these areas

The Directive asks for a comprehensive economic assessment of costs and benefits of flood protection

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 6

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

Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU

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

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

The Habitats Directive is a core element in implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy

The Habitats Directive aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements