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 related to the ‘Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP)’ is correct?

The BSAP aims at environmentally friendly maritime activities
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 harmonization of national environmental laws
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea unaffected by eutrophication

Question 2

The sectors that have a high potential for sustainable jobs and growth and are explicitly mentioned in the ‘EU Blue Growth Strategy’ in Europe are:

Coastal and maritime tourism: employing over 3.2 million people, this sector generates a total of € 183 billion in gross value added
Marine Science: oceans gain importance and require an increasing amount of high-skilled persons
Ocean energy: could fuel economic growth through innovation and create new, high-quality jobs
Marine biotechnology: it is expected that the sector will offer high-skilled employment and significant downstream opportunities
Seabed mining: has the potential to generate sustainable growth and jobs for future generations
Shipping: low emission ships have a vast market and generate sustainable growth and jobs

Question 3

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

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 can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
ES have to be assessed monetarily

Question 4

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 HELCOM-PRESSURE group controls the implementation of international policies according to the timetables in the BSR
The Helsinki Commission meets annually and decides on legally binding environmental laws for the BSR
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-GEAR group promotes the implementation of the ecosystem approach and supports region-wide co-operation on all elements of national marine strategies

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea – State, Trends & Challenges’ is correct?

The number of beach litter items ranges from around 50 on reference beaches to up to 300 on urban beaches, per 100 metres of beach
The Baltic Sea accounts for up to 15% of the world’s cargo transportation. The number of commercial ships in the Baltic Sea is expected to double by 2030
12 % of the Baltic Sea is protected through marine protected areas and the Baltic Sea is worldwide leading in this respect
The assessment of fish from a biodiversity perspective indicates good status in about half of the assessed coastal areas
97 % of the Baltic Sea area is affected by eutrophication and 12 % is assessed as being in the worst status category
Three out of nine assessed commercial fish stocks are in good status with respect to both biomass and fishing mortality rates

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true? ‘CATWOE analysis’ can be used…

For business problems
For solving conflicts between stakeholder groups
To gain a broader understanding of a problem
To describe the cause-and-effect chain of a problem
To explore functional relationships between stakeholders that are affected by a particular problem
To model socio-ecological systems