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7.40 Designing for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Worksheet

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Designing for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Which design option best maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services given the stated constraints? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑5)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A grassland near a town supports many pollinators and also stores carbon in its deep soils. A solar farm is proposed. The town wants renewable energy but does not want to lose the grassland’s ecosystem services.

Which solar farm design best maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services while producing energy?

AGrade the entire area flat, remove all vegetation, and cover the ground with gravel under the panels.

BPlant turf grass under the panels and mow weekly to keep it short.

CUse widely spaced panels high enough for native grasses and flowers to grow underneath, avoid pesticides, and keep wildlife movement corridors through the site.

DPlace panels in the densest wildflower area and fence the entire site with no gaps.

Solution & Explanation:Allowing native vegetation under panels maintains habitat for pollinators and keeps soil carbon better than gravel or turf. Corridors reduce fragmentation. Removing vegetation or intensive mowing reduces biodiversity and services, and fencing without corridors blocks movement.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A city is planning a new neighborhood and must meet a rule: total impervious surface (roofs + roads) must stay under 45% of the area to protect a nearby trout stream. Residents also want a sports field and convenient parking. "

Which design option best meets the rule while supporting biodiversity and recreation?,A. Use multi-story housing and shared parking

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Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A river town wants to reduce downstream flooding. Scientists suggest that beavers could help by building dams that slow water and create wetlands. Some residents worry beaver ponds might flood a few trails and change tree cover.

Which plan best maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services while managing the concerns?

ARemove all beavers immediately so the river stays fast and straight.

BAllow beavers in a managed area upstream, protect key trails with small reroutes, and monitor water levels instead of removing beavers.

CBuild a concrete channel through the town and cut all riverside trees to prevent blockages.

DDrain any new ponds and fill them with gravel so trails stay dry.

Solution & Explanation:Beaver-created wetlands can store stormwater, improve water quality, and create habitat for many species. Managing trails and monitoring addresses local concerns without losing the benefits. Removing beavers, channelizing, or draining ponds reduces habitat and ecosystem services.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.7.40 (Grade 7 science practice focused on designing for biodiversity and ecosystem services.).