2) Doomsday Vault Flashcards
1
Q
Where is this vault located ?
A
Island of Spitsbergen midway between Norway and North Pole
2
Q
Purpose of this vault ?
A
To preserve a vast variety of seeds and crops in case of a doomsday event or a calamity of global crisis
3
Q
Temp of this vault ?
A
-18 degree celsius
4
Q
Advantages ?
A
Low temp and limited access to oxygen will ensure low metabolic activity and delay seed ageing
