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 is a target of the ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy’?

Ensure sea-floor integrity
Make fishing more sustainable and seas healthier
Protect species and habitats
Combat invasive alien species
Minimize human-induced eutrophication
Help stop the loss of global biodiversity

Question 2

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

Transitional waters are surface waters in the vicinity of river mouths which are partly saline, but influenced by freshwater flows
In the United States of America, the coastal zone is defined seawards up to the continental shelf edge
Territorial waters extend at most 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state
In the European Union, the coastal zone is defined as the zone between shoreline and 3 km inland from the coast
The Coastline is the line that forms the boundary between the coast and the shore
Coastal seas in Europe are the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, The Caspian Sea, the Sea of Okhotsk, the North Sea, and the Baltic Sea

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES
ES have to be assessed monetarily
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
Ecosystem services are important for flora and fauna

Question 4

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 provides Maximum Allowable Inputs (MAI) of the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus into the Baltic Sea
The BSAP aims at a harmonization of national environmental laws
The BSAP provides Country-Allocated Reduction Targets (CART) for each country
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea undisturbed by hazardous substances

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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
ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area
‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems
‘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
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 seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives