How diamonds are formed

How diamonds are formed

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1st - 6th Grade

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Diamonds originate from kimberlite rock, formed billions of years ago in the Earth's mantle under extreme heat and pressure. These crystals grow over time and occasionally move closer to the surface through volcanic eruptions, becoming trapped in kimberlite pipes. Today, diamonds are mined from these pipes, cut, and polished to enhance their brilliance, making them highly prized gems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of rock is primarily associated with the formation of diamonds?

Kimberlite

Granite

Basalt

Limestone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which part of the Earth did diamonds originally form?

Surface

Mantle

Crust

Core

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do diamonds typically reach closer to the Earth's surface?

Through tectonic shifts

Via erosion

During volcanic eruptions

By human excavation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the channel through which diamonds are transported during volcanic activity?

Kimberlite pipe

Lava tube

Volcanic vent

Magma chamber

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process is used to enhance the appearance of diamonds after they are mined?

Dyeing

Heating

Polishing

Coating