CLEAN : Norway to upgrade its doomsday seed bank as Arctic warms

The video discusses the seed vault's role in preserving seeds globally, its historical significance, and recent technical improvements funded to enhance its cooling system. It addresses challenges posed by climate change, such as water intrusion, and outlines infrastructure enhancements to ensure the vault's resilience in the face of rising temperatures.

What is the primary reason for funding technical improvements for the seed vault?

• To maintain its temperature at minus 18 degrees Celsius

• To relocate it to a new location

• To convert it into a museum

• To increase its storage capacity

What unexpected issue has the seed vault faced during the summer season?

• Increased seed theft

• Water intrusion in the tunnel

• Power outages

• Pest infestations

How is climate change potentially affecting the seed vault?

• By causing structural damage

• By increasing the number of visitors

• By leading to water intrusion

• By reducing seed diversity

What is one of the planned technical upgrades for the seed vault?

• Adding more security cameras

• Expanding the vault's size

• Shifting corridors to prevent water intrusion

• Installing solar panels

What is the goal of the technical upgrades for the seed vault?

• To ensure it remains cold year-round

• To make it a tourist attraction

• To increase its seed variety

• To automate seed sorting