‘Doomsday vault’ receives its largest ever deposit of seeds

The Global Seed Vault, located on the Norwegian Island of Spitsburgen, serves as a safeguard for plant genealogy against climate change. It recently received its largest deposit of seeds, including staple crops and wild plant relatives, from various global institutions. The vault is designed to remain dry and maintainable even during power failures.

What is the primary purpose of the Global Seed Vault?

• To promote agricultural trade

• To safeguard plant genealogy against climate change

• To conduct genetic research on plants

• To provide seeds for local farmers

What was significant about the recent deposit received by the Global Seed Vault?

• It was the first deposit ever received

• It was the largest deposit ever received

• It contained only wild plant relatives

• It included only rice and wheat

Which types of plants are included in the vault's contents?

• Staple crops, vegetables, herbs, and wild plant relatives

• Only vegetables and herbs

• Only staple crops

• Only wild plant relatives

Where is the Global Seed Vault located?

• On the Norwegian Island of Spitsburgen

• In the Swiss Alps

• On the coast of Greenland

• In the Sahara Desert

Why is the vault constructed 130 meters above sea level?

• To prevent theft

• To ensure seeds remain dry and allow easy maintenance during power failures

• To attract tourists

• To facilitate easy access for researchers