Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault?

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To securely store vital crop seeds as a backup to regional gene banks

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To cultivate new crops

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To research genetic engineering

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To sell seeds to farmers

Question 2

Which of the following crops is NOT mentioned as being stored in the Seed Vault?

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Rice

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Maize

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Wheat

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Sorghum

Question 3

Why is genetic diversity important to agriculture according to the passage?

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It ensures crop adaptability and resilience

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It allows for faster crop growth

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It reduces the need for fertilizers

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It increases crop yield dramatically

Question 4

What type of crops are cowpea and guar known for?

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Their ability to tolerate adverse climates

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Their fast growth rate

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Their high nutritional value

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Their disease resistance

Question 5

What do the regular deposits to the seed vault represent?

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A response to contemporary agricultural challenges

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A marketing strategy

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A scientific experiment

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A historical archive

Question 6

Which environmental challenges are mentioned as affecting agriculture?

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Droughts and soil degradation

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Urban development and pollution

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Flooding and pests

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Climate warming and deforestation

Question 7

How does the Seed Vault contribute to global agriculture?

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By safeguarding plant genes for future crop development

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By providing immediate food supplies

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By reducing crop prices

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By increasing current crop production

Question 8

What does the term 'genetic library' refer to in the context of the Seed Vault?

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A collection of diverse plant genes

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A database of plant diseases

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A record of agricultural practices

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A catalog of crop prices

Question 9

What is the main theme of the passage?

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The importance of genetic diversity in agriculture

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The impact of climate change

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The economics of food production

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The history of farming

Question 10

What does the passage suggest is the role of the Seed Vault in human civilization?

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An indispensable role in the endurance of human civilization

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A minor role in local farming

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A source of profit for agricultural companies

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A temporary solution to crop shortages

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