Read this excerpt. What were the experts “really wrong” about?
A) that the diamond supply in India and Brazil had run out
B) that diamonds could not have been formed in South Africa
C) that volcanic eruptions move diamonds closer to the surface
D) that diamonds were the hardest natural substance
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The correct answer is B) that diamonds could not have been formed in South Africa.
The experts were incorrect in their belief that diamonds could not originate from South Africa, as geological evidence later showed that diamonds can indeed be formed in that region’s unique conditions. This understanding challenged previous assumptions about diamond formation and distribution.
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