Online Test

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Question 1

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

The BSAP aims at a favourable status of Baltic Sea biodiversity
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea undisturbed by hazardous substances
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 aims at a Baltic Sea unaffected by eutrophication
The BSAP provides Country-Allocated Reduction Targets (CART) for each country

Question 2

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

The Habitats Directive is a core element in implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy
Nature reserves, national parks or other nationally or regionally protected sites are automatic Natura 2000 sites and are managed jointly under the Habitats Directive
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
Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU
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 aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements

Question 3

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

Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems
Concentrations of contaminants are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects
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
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystems
Emission from shipping are reduced to a level that does not cause harm to the environment

Question 4

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

ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
ES have to be assessed monetarily
Indirect benefits (e.g. regulation of water supply and quality, nutrient cycling) are not considered to be ES
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea - Blue Growth and Spatial Planning’ is correct?

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme is a non-governmental organization with the aim to promote Maritime Spatial Planning in the BSR
In 2010, HELCOM and VASAB jointly adopted ‘Maritime Spatial Planning Principles’ for the BSR
VASAB (Visions and Strategies Around the Baltic Sea) is an intergovernmental multilateral co-operation of 10 countries of the BSR
HELCOM is the governing body of the Helsinki Convention
In 2014, the European Commission adopted ‘A Sustainable Blue Growth Agenda for the Baltic Sea Region’
EUSBSR is a macro-regional strategy, approved by the European Council in 2009