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Svalbard means "cold coasts" in Icelandic. It is a tiny group of islands between Norway and what place?
the North Pole
Iceland
Correct. Svalbard is between Norway and the North Pole.
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Where was the seed vault built?
on flat land
inside a mountain
Correct. The seed vault was built inside a mountain. The vault is underground, packed in rock and ice. This helps keep seeds safe and cold.
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How many seeds can the seed vault hold?
thousands of seeds
millions of seeds
Correct. The vault can hold millions of seeds, but right now, only one of the three rooms has seeds in it.
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If stored correctly, which type of seed has the longest life?
sorghum
wheat
Correct. If stored correctly, sorghum could still grow 20,000 years from now.
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Banking on Seeds
The Svalbard Seed Vault is a safe for seeds. Answer the questions about how the seeds are stored.
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