Seed Vault and Genetic Preservation

The video discusses potential global catastrophes like flooding and crop failures that could lead to human extinction. It introduces the seed vault as a safeguard, storing genetic information of numerous plants to ensure future crop growth. The video also highlights a flooding incident at the vault, emphasizing the need for better future-proofing as climate change accelerates.

What is the primary purpose of the seed vault mentioned in the video?

• To store food for future generations

• To preserve genetic information of plants

• To provide shelter during natural disasters

• To conduct agricultural research

How many genetic deposits does the seed vault contain?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 135,000

What can scientists use the genetic information in the seed vault for?

• To create new food recipes

• To engineer new strains of plants

• To develop new fertilizers

• To build new agricultural equipment

What unexpected event occurred at the seed vault last October?

• An earthquake hit

• A landslide happened

• A flood occurred

• A fire broke out

What was the consequence of the unexpected rain at the seed vault?

• It created an icy mess

• It caused a power outage

• It destroyed all the seeds

• It led to a fire

What lesson was learned from the flooding incident at the seed vault?

• The region is warming slower than expected

• The vault needs better protection against climate change

• The seeds are no longer viable

• The vault is completely future-proofed