Scientists Propose Lunar Storage

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Scientists have a new plan to save animals and plants from extinction. They want to build a special vault on the moon. This vault will store samples of many species. Climate change and habitat loss are putting many species in danger. The moon vault will keep these samples safe. The idea is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which stores seeds. But the Svalbard vault had problems with flooding.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn says that the moon vault will be safe from floods and wars. The moon is very cold, so the samples will stay frozen. This helps in preserving the cells needed for cloning. Cloning can help bring back extinct species. Building the moon vault will take time and money, but Dr. Hagedorn believes it is possible. The scientists hope this idea will make people think about new ways to protect our planet’s biodiversity.

 

Vocabulary and Definitions

  1. Extinction: When a species no longer exists.
  2. Vault: A secure room or space for storing valuable things.
  3. Samples: Small parts or quantities taken for testing or analysis.
  4. Species: Groups of living organisms that can reproduce with each other.
  5. Climate change: Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns.
  6. Habitat loss: The destruction of natural environments where species live.
  7. Flooding: Overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.
  8. Frozen: Turned into ice; very cold.
  9. Preserving: Keeping something in its original state.
  10. Cloning: Creating an exact copy of an organism.
  11. Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

 

Simple Discussion Questions

  1. Why do scientists want to build a vault on the moon?
  2. How is the moon vault different from the Svalbard seed vault?
  3. What challenges do scientists face in building the moon vault?

 

True or False Questions

  1. Scientists want to build a vault on the moon to store animal and plant samples. (True/False)
  2. The moon vault will use electricity to keep samples frozen. (True/False)
  3. Dr. Mary Hagedorn thinks the moon vault will be cheap and quick to build. (True/False)

 

Cloze Quiz

Scientists have a new plan to save animals and plants from __________. They want to build a special __________ on the moon. This vault will store __________ of many __________. __________ and __________ are putting many species in danger. The moon vault will keep these samples safe. The idea is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which stores seeds. But the Svalbard vault had problems with __________.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn says that the moon vault will be safe from floods and wars. The moon is very cold, so the samples will stay __________. This helps in __________ the cells needed for __________. Cloning can help bring back extinct species. Building the moon vault will take time and money, but Dr. Hagedorn believes it is possible. The scientists hope this idea will make people think about new ways to protect our planet’s __________.

 

Scientists have proposed a new idea to protect endangered species: a biorepository on the moon. This vault would store preserved samples of animals and plants that are at risk of extinction. Climate change and habitat loss are making it difficult to save species in their natural habitats. A biorepository on the moon could help maintain genetic diversity or even bring back extinct species through cloning.

The concept is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to safeguard important crops. However, Svalbard has experienced flooding due to warmer temperatures, showing that even it is not completely safe.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the proposal’s lead author, says the moon vault would be safe from climate change and wars. The moon’s cold environment would keep the samples frozen without needing energy. This is crucial for preserving living cells needed for cloning.

While creating a lunar biorepository poses many challenges, scientists have already successfully used cryopreservation to store living cells. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is achievable, though it may take decades. The next steps include developing space-resistant packaging for the samples and planning their transport to the moon. The scientists hope this proposal will spark new ideas and partnerships for protecting biodiversity.

 

Vocabulary and Definitions (CEFR B1)

  1. Proposed: Suggested a plan or idea.
  2. Endangered: At risk of extinction.
  3. Biorepository: A place where biological samples are stored.
  4. Preserved: Kept in its original state; protected from decay.
  5. Genetic diversity: The range of different genes within a species.
  6. Cloning: Creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.
  7. Safeguard: To protect from harm.
  8. Concept: An idea or plan.
  9. Experienced: Encountered or went through a particular event.
  10. Crucial: Extremely important or necessary.
  11. Achievable: Possible to accomplish.
  12. Cryopreservation: Preserving cells or tissues by freezing them at very low temperatures.
  13. Spark: To cause something to start or develop.
  14. Partnerships: Cooperative relationships between individuals or groups.

 

Simple Discussion Questions

  1. Why do scientists want to build a biorepository on the moon?
  2. What is the purpose of the Svalbard seed vault in Norway?
  3. What are the main challenges scientists face in creating the lunar biorepository?

 

True or False Questions

  1. Scientists have proposed building a biorepository on the moon to protect endangered species. (True/False)
  2. The moon vault would require a lot of energy to keep the samples frozen. (True/False)
  3. The Svalbard seed vault is completely safe from all types of climate change. (True/False)
  4. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is achievable. (True/False)
  5. Cryopreservation involves preserving cells by heating them to high temperatures. (True/False)

 

Cloze Quiz

Scientists have __________ a new idea to protect __________ species: a __________ on the moon. This vault would store __________ samples of animals and plants that are at risk of __________. Climate change and __________ are making it difficult to save species in their natural habitats. A biorepository on the moon could help maintain __________ or even bring back extinct species through __________.

The __________ is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to __________ important crops. However, Svalbard has __________ flooding due to warmer temperatures, showing that even it is not completely safe.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the proposal’s lead author, says the moon vault would be safe from climate change and wars. The moon’s cold environment would keep the samples frozen without needing energy. This is __________ for preserving living cells needed for cloning.

While creating a lunar biorepository poses many challenges, scientists have already successfully used __________ to store living cells. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is __________, though it may take decades. The next steps include developing space-resistant packaging for the samples and planning their transport to the moon. The scientists hope this proposal will __________ new ideas and __________ for protecting biodiversity.

 

Scientists have proposed an ambitious plan to protect Earth’s biodiversity: a lunar biorepository. This vault would store preserved samples of endangered species on the moon. Climate change and habitat loss are accelerating species extinction, making it challenging to safeguard them in their natural habitats. A moon-based biorepository could enhance genetic diversity or even facilitate the cloning of extinct species.

This idea draws inspiration from the Svalbard global seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to ensure important crops can be re-established if necessary. However, Svalbard’s recent flooding due to warm temperatures highlighted its vulnerability to climate change.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the lead author from the Smithsonian’s national zoo and conservation biology institute, argues that a moon vault would be secure from climate-related and geopolitical threats. The moon’s naturally frigid environment would keep samples frozen without human intervention or energy, essential for preserving viable cells for cloning.

Although establishing a lunar biorepository presents numerous challenges, the primary obstacle is not biological. Scientists have already used cryopreservation to store living cells from species like the starry goby fish. This technique halts all biological activity by freezing cells at extremely low temperatures.

The proposed repository would prioritize species crucial to ecosystems and food webs, potentially enabling the re-establishment of extinct populations or even terraforming another planet. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is feasible but might take decades to complete. Essential steps include developing space-resistant packaging for cryopreserved samples and organizing their transport to the moon. The scientists hope their proposal will inspire new ideas and collaborations to protect Earth’s biodiversity.

 

Vocabulary and Definitions (CEFR B2)

  1. Ambitious: Showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
  2. Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
  3. Biorepository: A facility that collects, catalogs, and stores biological samples.
  4. Endangered: At serious risk of extinction.
  5. Accelerating: Increasing in speed or rate.
  6. Safeguard: To protect from harm or damage.
  7. Enhance: To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.
  8. Facilitate: To make an action or process easier.
  9. Inspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.
  10. Vulnerability: The quality of being easily hurt or attacked.
  11. Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
  12. Frigid: Very cold in temperature.
  13. Intervention: The action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation.
  14. Viable: Capable of working successfully.
  15. Cryopreservation: The process of freezing biological material at extremely low temperatures to preserve it.
  16. Obstacle: Something that blocks one’s way or prevents progress.
  17. Halt: To stop something.
  18. Ecosystems: Biological communities of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
  19. Terraforming: Transforming a planet to make it habitable by Earth-like life.
  20. Feasible: Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.
  21. Collaborations: Working together with others to achieve a common goal.

 

Simple Discussion Questions

  1. What is the main purpose of the proposed lunar biorepository?
  2. How does the Svalbard seed vault relate to the idea of a moon biorepository?
  3. What are some challenges mentioned in creating a lunar biorepository?

 

True or False Questions

  1. The lunar biorepository aims to protect Earth’s biodiversity. (True/False)
  2. Climate change and habitat loss are decreasing species extinction. (True/False)
  3. The moon’s frigid environment would help keep samples frozen without human intervention. (True/False)
  4. Cryopreservation involves heating biological samples to very high temperatures. (True/False)
  5. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is impossible to achieve. (True/False)

 

Cloze Quiz

Scientists have proposed an __________ plan to protect Earth’s __________: a lunar __________. This vault would store preserved samples of __________ species on the moon. Climate change and habitat loss are __________ species extinction, making it challenging to __________ them in their natural habitats. A moon-based biorepository could __________ genetic diversity or even __________ the cloning of extinct species.

This idea draws inspiration from the Svalbard global seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to ensure important crops can be re-established if necessary. However, Svalbard’s recent flooding due to warm temperatures highlighted its __________ to climate change.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the lead author from the Smithsonian’s national zoo and conservation biology institute, argues that a moon vault would be secure from climate-related and __________ threats. The moon’s naturally __________ environment would keep samples frozen without human __________ or energy, essential for preserving __________ cells for cloning.

Although establishing a lunar biorepository presents numerous __________, the primary __________ is not biological. Scientists have already used __________ to store living cells from species like the starry goby fish. This technique __________ all biological activity by freezing cells at extremely low temperatures.

The proposed repository would prioritize species crucial to __________ and food webs, potentially enabling the re-establishment of extinct populations or even __________ another planet. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is __________ but might take decades to complete. Essential steps include developing space-resistant packaging for cryopreserved samples and organizing their transport to the moon. The scientists hope their proposal will inspire new ideas and __________ to protect Earth’s biodiversity.

Beginner

  1. Scientists want to build a vault on the moon to store animal and plant samples. True
  2. The moon vault will use electricity to keep samples frozen. False
  3. Dr. Mary Hagedorn thinks the moon vault will be cheap and quick to build. False

Intermediate

  1. Scientists have proposed building a biorepository on the moon to protect endangered species. True
  2. The moon vault would require a lot of energy to keep the samples frozen. False
  3. The Svalbard seed vault is completely safe from all types of climate change. False
  4. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is achievable. True
  5. Cryopreservation involves preserving cells by heating them to high temperatures. False

Advanced

  1. The lunar biorepository aims to protect Earth’s biodiversity. True
  2. Climate change and habitat loss are decreasing species extinction. False
  3. The moon’s frigid environment would help keep samples frozen without human intervention. True
  4. Cryopreservation involves heating biological samples to very high temperatures. False
  5. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is impossible to achieve. False

 

Scientists have a new plan to save animals and plants from extinction. They want to build a special vault on the moon. This vault will store samples of many species. Climate change and habitat loss are putting many species in danger. The moon vault will keep these samples safe. The idea is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which stores seeds. But the Svalbard vault had problems with flooding.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn says that the moon vault will be safe from floods and wars. The moon is very cold, so the samples will stay frozen. This helps in preserving the cells needed for cloning. Cloning can help bring back extinct species. Building the moon vault will take time and money, but Dr. Hagedorn believes it is possible. The scientists hope this idea will make people think about new ways to protect our planet’s biodiversity.

 

Vocabulary and Definitions

  1. Extinction: When a species no longer exists.
  2. Vault: A secure room or space for storing valuable things.
  3. Samples: Small parts or quantities taken for testing or analysis.
  4. Species: Groups of living organisms that can reproduce with each other.
  5. Climate change: Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns.
  6. Habitat loss: The destruction of natural environments where species live.
  7. Flooding: Overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.
  8. Frozen: Turned into ice; very cold.
  9. Preserving: Keeping something in its original state.
  10. Cloning: Creating an exact copy of an organism.
  11. Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

 

Simple Discussion Questions

  1. Why do scientists want to build a vault on the moon?
  2. How is the moon vault different from the Svalbard seed vault?
  3. What challenges do scientists face in building the moon vault?

 

True or False Questions

  1. Scientists want to build a vault on the moon to store animal and plant samples. (True/False)
  2. The moon vault will use electricity to keep samples frozen. (True/False)
  3. Dr. Mary Hagedorn thinks the moon vault will be cheap and quick to build. (True/False)

 

Cloze Quiz

Scientists have a new plan to save animals and plants from __________. They want to build a special __________ on the moon. This vault will store __________ of many __________. __________ and __________ are putting many species in danger. The moon vault will keep these samples safe. The idea is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which stores seeds. But the Svalbard vault had problems with __________.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn says that the moon vault will be safe from floods and wars. The moon is very cold, so the samples will stay __________. This helps in __________ the cells needed for __________. Cloning can help bring back extinct species. Building the moon vault will take time and money, but Dr. Hagedorn believes it is possible. The scientists hope this idea will make people think about new ways to protect our planet’s __________.

 

Scientists have proposed a new idea to protect endangered species: a biorepository on the moon. This vault would store preserved samples of animals and plants that are at risk of extinction. Climate change and habitat loss are making it difficult to save species in their natural habitats. A biorepository on the moon could help maintain genetic diversity or even bring back extinct species through cloning.

The concept is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to safeguard important crops. However, Svalbard has experienced flooding due to warmer temperatures, showing that even it is not completely safe.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the proposal’s lead author, says the moon vault would be safe from climate change and wars. The moon’s cold environment would keep the samples frozen without needing energy. This is crucial for preserving living cells needed for cloning.

While creating a lunar biorepository poses many challenges, scientists have already successfully used cryopreservation to store living cells. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is achievable, though it may take decades. The next steps include developing space-resistant packaging for the samples and planning their transport to the moon. The scientists hope this proposal will spark new ideas and partnerships for protecting biodiversity.

 

Vocabulary and Definitions (CEFR B1)

  1. Proposed: Suggested a plan or idea.
  2. Endangered: At risk of extinction.
  3. Biorepository: A place where biological samples are stored.
  4. Preserved: Kept in its original state; protected from decay.
  5. Genetic diversity: The range of different genes within a species.
  6. Cloning: Creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.
  7. Safeguard: To protect from harm.
  8. Concept: An idea or plan.
  9. Experienced: Encountered or went through a particular event.
  10. Crucial: Extremely important or necessary.
  11. Achievable: Possible to accomplish.
  12. Cryopreservation: Preserving cells or tissues by freezing them at very low temperatures.
  13. Spark: To cause something to start or develop.
  14. Partnerships: Cooperative relationships between individuals or groups.

 

Simple Discussion Questions

  1. Why do scientists want to build a biorepository on the moon?
  2. What is the purpose of the Svalbard seed vault in Norway?
  3. What are the main challenges scientists face in creating the lunar biorepository?

 

True or False Questions

  1. Scientists have proposed building a biorepository on the moon to protect endangered species. (True/False)
  2. The moon vault would require a lot of energy to keep the samples frozen. (True/False)
  3. The Svalbard seed vault is completely safe from all types of climate change. (True/False)
  4. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is achievable. (True/False)
  5. Cryopreservation involves preserving cells by heating them to high temperatures. (True/False)

 

Cloze Quiz

Scientists have __________ a new idea to protect __________ species: a __________ on the moon. This vault would store __________ samples of animals and plants that are at risk of __________. Climate change and __________ are making it difficult to save species in their natural habitats. A biorepository on the moon could help maintain __________ or even bring back extinct species through __________.

The __________ is similar to the Svalbard seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to __________ important crops. However, Svalbard has __________ flooding due to warmer temperatures, showing that even it is not completely safe.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the proposal’s lead author, says the moon vault would be safe from climate change and wars. The moon’s cold environment would keep the samples frozen without needing energy. This is __________ for preserving living cells needed for cloning.

While creating a lunar biorepository poses many challenges, scientists have already successfully used __________ to store living cells. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is __________, though it may take decades. The next steps include developing space-resistant packaging for the samples and planning their transport to the moon. The scientists hope this proposal will __________ new ideas and __________ for protecting biodiversity.

 

Scientists have proposed an ambitious plan to protect Earth’s biodiversity: a lunar biorepository. This vault would store preserved samples of endangered species on the moon. Climate change and habitat loss are accelerating species extinction, making it challenging to safeguard them in their natural habitats. A moon-based biorepository could enhance genetic diversity or even facilitate the cloning of extinct species.

This idea draws inspiration from the Svalbard global seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to ensure important crops can be re-established if necessary. However, Svalbard’s recent flooding due to warm temperatures highlighted its vulnerability to climate change.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the lead author from the Smithsonian’s national zoo and conservation biology institute, argues that a moon vault would be secure from climate-related and geopolitical threats. The moon’s naturally frigid environment would keep samples frozen without human intervention or energy, essential for preserving viable cells for cloning.

Although establishing a lunar biorepository presents numerous challenges, the primary obstacle is not biological. Scientists have already used cryopreservation to store living cells from species like the starry goby fish. This technique halts all biological activity by freezing cells at extremely low temperatures.

The proposed repository would prioritize species crucial to ecosystems and food webs, potentially enabling the re-establishment of extinct populations or even terraforming another planet. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is feasible but might take decades to complete. Essential steps include developing space-resistant packaging for cryopreserved samples and organizing their transport to the moon. The scientists hope their proposal will inspire new ideas and collaborations to protect Earth’s biodiversity.

 

Vocabulary and Definitions (CEFR B2)

  1. Ambitious: Showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
  2. Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
  3. Biorepository: A facility that collects, catalogs, and stores biological samples.
  4. Endangered: At serious risk of extinction.
  5. Accelerating: Increasing in speed or rate.
  6. Safeguard: To protect from harm or damage.
  7. Enhance: To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.
  8. Facilitate: To make an action or process easier.
  9. Inspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.
  10. Vulnerability: The quality of being easily hurt or attacked.
  11. Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
  12. Frigid: Very cold in temperature.
  13. Intervention: The action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation.
  14. Viable: Capable of working successfully.
  15. Cryopreservation: The process of freezing biological material at extremely low temperatures to preserve it.
  16. Obstacle: Something that blocks one’s way or prevents progress.
  17. Halt: To stop something.
  18. Ecosystems: Biological communities of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
  19. Terraforming: Transforming a planet to make it habitable by Earth-like life.
  20. Feasible: Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.
  21. Collaborations: Working together with others to achieve a common goal.

 

Simple Discussion Questions

  1. What is the main purpose of the proposed lunar biorepository?
  2. How does the Svalbard seed vault relate to the idea of a moon biorepository?
  3. What are some challenges mentioned in creating a lunar biorepository?

 

True or False Questions

  1. The lunar biorepository aims to protect Earth’s biodiversity. (True/False)
  2. Climate change and habitat loss are decreasing species extinction. (True/False)
  3. The moon’s frigid environment would help keep samples frozen without human intervention. (True/False)
  4. Cryopreservation involves heating biological samples to very high temperatures. (True/False)
  5. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is impossible to achieve. (True/False)

 

Cloze Quiz

Scientists have proposed an __________ plan to protect Earth’s __________: a lunar __________. This vault would store preserved samples of __________ species on the moon. Climate change and habitat loss are __________ species extinction, making it challenging to __________ them in their natural habitats. A moon-based biorepository could __________ genetic diversity or even __________ the cloning of extinct species.

This idea draws inspiration from the Svalbard global seed vault in Norway, which preserves seeds to ensure important crops can be re-established if necessary. However, Svalbard’s recent flooding due to warm temperatures highlighted its __________ to climate change.

Dr. Mary Hagedorn, the lead author from the Smithsonian’s national zoo and conservation biology institute, argues that a moon vault would be secure from climate-related and __________ threats. The moon’s naturally __________ environment would keep samples frozen without human __________ or energy, essential for preserving __________ cells for cloning.

Although establishing a lunar biorepository presents numerous __________, the primary __________ is not biological. Scientists have already used __________ to store living cells from species like the starry goby fish. This technique __________ all biological activity by freezing cells at extremely low temperatures.

The proposed repository would prioritize species crucial to __________ and food webs, potentially enabling the re-establishment of extinct populations or even __________ another planet. Dr. Hagedorn believes the project is __________ but might take decades to complete. Essential steps include developing space-resistant packaging for cryopreserved samples and organizing their transport to the moon. The scientists hope their proposal will inspire new ideas and __________ to protect Earth’s biodiversity.

Beginner

  1. Scientists want to build a vault on the moon to store animal and plant samples. True
  2. The moon vault will use electricity to keep samples frozen. False
  3. Dr. Mary Hagedorn thinks the moon vault will be cheap and quick to build. False

Intermediate

  1. Scientists have proposed building a biorepository on the moon to protect endangered species. True
  2. The moon vault would require a lot of energy to keep the samples frozen. False
  3. The Svalbard seed vault is completely safe from all types of climate change. False
  4. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is achievable. True
  5. Cryopreservation involves preserving cells by heating them to high temperatures. False

Advanced

  1. The lunar biorepository aims to protect Earth’s biodiversity. True
  2. Climate change and habitat loss are decreasing species extinction. False
  3. The moon’s frigid environment would help keep samples frozen without human intervention. True
  4. Cryopreservation involves heating biological samples to very high temperatures. False
  5. Dr. Hagedorn believes the lunar biorepository project is impossible to achieve. False
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