Diamonds

How are diamonds created?

An exploration of how diamonds form deep within the Earth, their unique properties, and their surprising uses beyond jewelry.

Check your understanding

1. What is the main ingredient that diamonds are made of?
- A. Gold
- B. Carbon
- C. Silver
- D. Dirt
2. Where are most natural diamonds formed?
- A. In the ocean
- B. Inside a volcano
- C. Deep underground
- D. In a garden
3. How are most diamonds brought to the Earth's surface?
- A. By floods
- B. By digging
- C. By volcanic eruptions
- D. By earthquakes
4. What is the primary use for most diamonds?
- A. Making jewelry
- B. Making money
- C. Decoration
- D. Industry and tools

1. True or False: Diamonds are made from old coal deep in the Earth.
- A. True
- B. False
- C. Only in laboratories
- D. Only near volcanoes
2. If diamonds are the hardest material on Earth, why might they break?
- A. Because they are old
- B. Because they are too small
- C. Because they can chip if hit with force
- D. Because they melt easily
3. How do lab-grown diamonds compare to natural ones?
- A. They are a different shape
- B. They are made of different stuff
- C. They look identical
- D. They are softer
4. Why are diamonds valuable if they aren't as rare as people think?
- A. Because they always sparkle
- B. Because they are hard to find and prepare
- C. Because they never break
- D. Because they come from space

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