
Futures 6 W.B. pages 34+35 text
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- Q1What is the primary purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault?To securely store vital crop seeds as a backup to regional gene banksTo cultivate new cropsTo research genetic engineeringTo sell seeds to farmers30s
- Q2Which of the following crops is NOT mentioned as being stored in the Seed Vault?MaizeRiceWheatSorghum30s
- Q3Why is genetic diversity important to agriculture according to the passage?It ensures crop adaptability and resilienceIt allows for faster crop growthIt reduces the need for fertilizersIt increases crop yield dramatically30s
- Q4What type of crops are cowpea and guar known for?Their fast growth rateTheir ability to tolerate adverse climatesTheir high nutritional valueTheir disease resistance30s
- Q5What do the regular deposits to the seed vault represent?A response to contemporary agricultural challengesA marketing strategyA scientific experimentA historical archive30s
- Q6Which environmental challenges are mentioned as affecting agriculture?Urban development and pollutionFlooding and pestsClimate warming and deforestationDroughts and soil degradation30s
- Q7How does the Seed Vault contribute to global agriculture?By providing immediate food suppliesBy reducing crop pricesBy safeguarding plant genes for future crop developmentBy increasing current crop production30s
- Q8What does the term 'genetic library' refer to in the context of the Seed Vault?A database of plant diseasesA record of agricultural practicesA catalog of crop pricesA collection of diverse plant genes30s
- Q9What is the main theme of the passage?The importance of genetic diversity in agricultureThe impact of climate changeThe economics of food productionThe history of farming30s
- Q10What does the passage suggest is the role of the Seed Vault in human civilization?An indispensable role in the endurance of human civilizationA minor role in local farmingA source of profit for agricultural companiesA temporary solution to crop shortages30s