Biodiversity Evidence & Conservation Design — Drills · Grade 10 Science
Chapter: Ecosystems & Conservation DecisionsWhat these drills covers
By the end of Biodiversity Evidence & Conservation Design you should be able to:
- I can compare biodiversity using standardized sampling and more than one measure.
- I can evaluate a conservation proposal against criteria, constraints, and tradeoffs.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: species richness, evenness, constraint.
Problem 1
State one conservation goal and a matching measurement.
Answer and explanation
For example, maintain native species richness under standardized surveys over several years, while also tracking abundance and habitat condition.
Problem 2
A corridor project raises observed counts. What evidence would help assess whether it caused the change?
Answer and explanation
Use consistent sampling, comparison sites, repeated seasons, movement or reproduction evidence, and consideration of weather and other interventions.