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InstructionMultiple Choice

Earth's Resources: Minerals and Fossil Fuels

Question 1 • Grade 8 World Cultures and Geography A

40% of the diamonds produced in the world come from ___________.

Answer
A
Mexico
B
China
C
the US
D
Africa

Explanation

The intended answer is Africa: a large share of the world’s diamond production comes from African countries. Mexico and China are not the source described here, and “the USD” is not a region that produces diamonds. So the correct choice is Africa.

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