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Futures 6 W.B. pages 34+35 text

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  • Q1
    What is the primary purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault?
    To securely store vital crop seeds as a backup to regional gene banks
    To cultivate new crops
    To research genetic engineering
    To sell seeds to farmers
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following crops is NOT mentioned as being stored in the Seed Vault?
    Maize
    Rice
    Wheat
    Sorghum
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is genetic diversity important to agriculture according to the passage?
    It ensures crop adaptability and resilience
    It allows for faster crop growth
    It reduces the need for fertilizers
    It increases crop yield dramatically
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of crops are cowpea and guar known for?
    Their fast growth rate
    Their ability to tolerate adverse climates
    Their high nutritional value
    Their disease resistance
    30s
  • Q5
    What do the regular deposits to the seed vault represent?
    A response to contemporary agricultural challenges
    A marketing strategy
    A scientific experiment
    A historical archive
    30s
  • Q6
    Which environmental challenges are mentioned as affecting agriculture?
    Urban development and pollution
    Flooding and pests
    Climate warming and deforestation
    Droughts and soil degradation
    30s
  • Q7
    How does the Seed Vault contribute to global agriculture?
    By providing immediate food supplies
    By reducing crop prices
    By safeguarding plant genes for future crop development
    By increasing current crop production
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the term 'genetic library' refer to in the context of the Seed Vault?
    A database of plant diseases
    A record of agricultural practices
    A catalog of crop prices
    A collection of diverse plant genes
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main theme of the passage?
    The importance of genetic diversity in agriculture
    The impact of climate change
    The economics of food production
    The history of farming
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the passage suggest is the role of the Seed Vault in human civilization?
    An indispensable role in the endurance of human civilization
    A minor role in local farming
    A source of profit for agricultural companies
    A temporary solution to crop shortages
    30s

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