Europian Enviromental Database Homework 2018
European Environmental Databases 2018
1. According to Corine Land Cover, has the total area of natural grasslands increased or decreased
in Estonia between 1990 and 2006? By how many hectares?
According to CLC the total area of natural grassland in Estonia has increased by 39 779ha.
2. And in Europe?
In Europe it has also increased, by 19 007 228ha.
3. What about "Broad-leaved forest" (Corine Land Cover code 311) in Estonia? Increased or
decreased? By how many hectares?
Broad-leaved forests have increased by 43 8834ha.
4. What was the water exploitation index for Emajõgi sub-basin in the summer of 2012?
0.03%
5. When did Estonia emmitted more Ktons of CO2, in 2015 or in 1990? What is the difference
between both years in ktons?
Estonia emmitted more Ktons of CO2 in 1990. The difference between both years is 7745 ktons.
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