The Seed Vault in Northern Norway

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What is the purpose of the Seed Vault in northern Norway?

  • To study tectonic activities
  • To experiment with seed growth in cold climates
  • To protect crop seeds for future use (correct)
  • To store ancient artifacts

What led to withdrawals from the Seed Vault in northern Norway?

  • Overharvesting of seeds by local farmers
  • The war in Syria put drought-resistant crops at risk (correct)
  • Climate change caused extreme cold in the region
  • Invasive species threatened the stored seeds

What are some causes of biodiversity loss mentioned in the text?

  • Habitat loss, invasive species, climate change (correct)
  • Genetic modification, overfishing, air pollution
  • Urbanization, selective breeding, deforestation
  • Soil erosion, water scarcity, industrialization

Why do we need biodiversity according to the text?

<p>For resources and ecosystem services such as food, water filtration, and climate stability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Seed Vault in northern Norway?

<p>To protect crop seeds for future use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the decision to build the Seed Vault in northern Norway?

<p>Protection against tectonic activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the need for withdrawals from the Seed Vault in northern Norway?

<p>Risk to drought-resistant crops due to war in Syria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an ecosystem service provided by biodiversity?

<p>Pollination of crops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action can help in preserving biodiversity as mentioned in the text?

<p>Passing laws and treaties for conservation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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