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’?

Help stop the loss of global biodiversity
Maintain and restore ecosystems
Reduce contaminants in fish and other seafood
Minimize human-induced eutrophication
Make fishing more sustainable and seas healthier
Combat invasive alien species

Question 2

Which of the following facts about ‘State of Europe’s Seas’ is true?

Almost 70% of the world's known marine mammal species can be found in Europe's regional seas
Over 180 species of marine birds are found throughout Europe's seas
Dramatic changes in an ecosystem are called 'ecological regime shifts'
Only 7 % of marine species are in an unfavourable conservation status
Over 650 marine fish species are thought to inhabit European seas
An increasing sea level (1.7 mm/year) changes the shape of coastlines, contributes to coastal erosion and leads to flooding and more underground salt-water intrusion

Question 3

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 was formed after the Weichselian Glaciation (about 12,000 years ago)
The Neva is the river with be largest catchment area and highest water discharge in the BSR
Population in the BSR catchment is about 85 Million people in 14 countries
The Baltic Sea average depth is 55 m
The Baltic Sea maximum depth is 1459 m

Question 4

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

ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
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
All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies
ES have to be assessed monetarily

Question 5

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

The Directive regulates the relationship between nature protection and flood protection (e.g. sand nourishments)
The implementation of flood protection measures has to be accompanied by an ecosystem service assessment
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
Flood risk management plans and Water Framework Directive river basin management plans shall be coordinated
All assessments, maps and plans prepared shall be made available to the public

Question 6

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

The BSAP aims at environmentally friendly maritime activities
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 protecting ground water and rivers
The BSAP provides Country-Allocated Reduction Targets (CART) for each country
The BSAP aims at a favourable status of Baltic Sea biodiversity