Massive Diamond From Sub-Arctic Ice to Hit Auction Block

Massive Diamond From Sub-Arctic Ice to Hit Auction Block

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The video explores the tundra landscape, focusing on the geological formation of kimberlite and its role in diamond mining at the Diavik mine in Canada's Northwest Territories. It highlights the discovery of the Foxfire diamond, its journey to the market, and the future of diamond mining in the region.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is responsible for the formation of kimberlite pipes?

Hurricanes

Tsunamis

Earthquakes

Volcanic eruptions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many metric tons of ore are processed annually at the Diavik diamond mine?

1 million

2 million

3 million

4 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the Foxfire diamond in carats?

150.5 carats

200.3 carats

250.8 carats

187.7 carats

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the potential uses for the Foxfire diamond as mentioned by interested buyers?

A pendant

A bracelet

A crown

A ring

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected price range for the Foxfire diamond?

$3 to $4 million

$1 to $2 million

$11 to $15 million

$5 to $10 million