Final answer:
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, aka Doomsday Seed Vault, is located on Spitsbergen island in Norway, an ideal location for seed storage due to the arctic climate.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Global Seed Vault, also known as the Doomsday Seed Vault, is located on Spitsbergen island in Norway, which has an arctic climate.
An arctic climate is beneficial for seed storage because:
- Such severe climatic conditions don't let seeds dry out: they retain water and remain viable.
- The ground is permanently frozen, so the seeds will be kept below 0°C even if electricity fails.
- Because such a climate extends the dormancy periods of seeds to more than what is normal.