Ethical and Environmental Issues of Diamonds

Ethical and Environmental Issues of Diamonds

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the differences between lab-grown and natural diamonds, highlighting the environmental and ethical benefits of lab-grown diamonds. It explains the process of creating diamonds in a lab and addresses common misconceptions about their authenticity. The creators share their inspiration for starting a lab-grown diamond business, emphasizing sustainability and ethical sourcing. The video also discusses the environmental impact of traditional diamond mining and the streamlined nature of the lab-grown diamond industry.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one ethical concern associated with natural diamond mining?

They are more expensive to produce.

They are not as durable as lab-grown diamonds.

They are often mined using child labor.

They are not as shiny as lab-grown diamonds.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you tell the difference between a lab-grown diamond and a natural diamond?

They look identical and are hard to distinguish.

Lab-grown diamonds are heavier.

Natural diamonds have a unique color.

Lab-grown diamonds are always smaller.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method used to grow diamonds in a lab?

Heating carbon in a furnace.

Breaking apart hydrocarbon with plasma energy.

Using high-pressure water jets.

Using laser beams to cut carbon.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the creators decide to start a lab-grown diamond business?

They wanted a sustainable and ethical alternative.

They were inspired by the beauty of natural diamonds.

They wanted to use diamonds in electronics.

They wanted to create cheaper jewelry.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant advantage of lab-grown diamonds over natural ones?

They are mined using traditional methods.

They have a more streamlined production process.

They are more expensive.

They change hands more frequently.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major environmental concern with natural diamond mining?

It uses a lot of water.

It is a faster process than lab-growing.

It requires blasting tons of rock with diesel and dynamite.

It produces more beautiful diamonds.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the lab-grown diamond industry differ in terms of sustainability?

It uses more energy than natural mining.

It is more sustainable and energy-efficient.

It is becoming less sustainable each year.

It relies on child labor.

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