Question & Answers

Part1

What two conditions are needed to turn carbon into diamonds?

_ Extreme pressure
_ Temperatures about 1000 C

What is the substance that transports diamonds to the surface?

_ Magma via

What is the process that leads to diamonds being exposed on the surface?

_ Erosion

Referring to the map at the bottom of the web page:

What continent is responsible for producing most of the world's diamonds?

_ Africa


Part 2

What is the name of the biggest diamond mining company in the world?

_ De Beers consolidated mines Ltd

Where do they mine most of their diamonds?

_ South Africa


What percentage of the world's rough diamonds trade do they control?

_ Over 80%

In the early 20th century how did the company keep the price of diamonds high?

_By restrict the amount of diamonds

Which city has been a diamonds center for 600 years?

_ Antwerp

What people are associated with the diamond trade in this city?

_ Indian families and Lebanese

How many polishers and cutters are left in the city today?

_ 1500

What percentage of the world's a rough diamond pass through the city?

_ 80%

What percentage of the world's rough diamonds are cut and polished in India?

_ 90%

Where do the rough diamonds come from (name two places)?

_Antwerp
_Tel Aviv

How much do Indian workers get paid for each cut and polished gem?

_40 cents

What city has a growing reputation as a diamonds hub?

_Dubai

What special governments incentive (deal) is attracting diamond traders to the city?

_50 years with zero tax

How much is the business worth there?

_ Hearty $ 1 billion

What kind of pop stars buy a lot of diamonds?

_hip hop