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According to Jared Diamond why did areas with similar climates to that of the Fertile Crescent develop agriculture before other areas?
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Crops grown in the Fertile Crescent could be grown in these areas.
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What kind of mineral can scratch quartz but not diamond?
According to the Mohs scale of hardness, Diamond has a hardness of 10 and Quartz has a hardness of 7. Any mineral with a hardness greater than 7 can scratch quartz and diamond can scratch any mineral with a hardness less than 10. Corundum (hardness of 9) and Topaz (hardness of 8) are two examples of minerals that can scratch quartz but not diamond.
Which is the softest and the hardest mineral?
The softest known mineral is 'TALC'. The hardest known mineral is 'DIAMOND' (according to Friedrich Mohs scale)
Which mineral is the hardest according to the Mohs hardness scale?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and ranked as number '10' according to the Mohs hardness scale.The Mohs scale minerals from softest to hardest:1. Talc (softest)2. Gypsum3. Calcite4. Fluorite5. Apatite6. Feldspar7. Quartz8. Topaz9. Corundum10. Diamond (hardest)
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One pure form of carbon is diamond.
Streak of a diamond?
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Is soil in the ancient Fertile Crescent region still rich?
No unfortunately it isn't, but there is no doubt it was.Since the Fertile Crescent is the birthplace of agriculture, it has had plenty of time to experience the wear and tear of agriculture. A significant climate change also around 5000 BCE (?) caused mass migrations out of the fertile crescent because of a lack of food.In Jared Diamond's book Guns, Germs, and Steel, he gives a quick explanation to why the Fertile Crescent is no longer fertile
According to Jared Diamond why did Eurasias long east west axis facilitate the spread of agriculture?
Climate changes
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According to Jared Diamond which of these is a factor in why European societies developed technologies such as steel before those in Africa or India?
They were on an east-west axis that lined up with the Fertile Crescent.
According to Jared Diamond which of these is a factor in why European societies developed technologies such as steel before those in Africa or India?
they were on an east-west axis that lined up with the fertile crescent
According to Jared Diamond why did Eurasia's long east-west axis facilitate the spread of agriculture?
Climate changes were less severe when moving from east to west.
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A pink diamond's weight depends on its size: a pink diamond is weighed according to the standard weight criteria for any diamond.
What is the worst mistake in the history of the human race according to Jared Diamond?
According to Jared Diamond, the worst mistake in human history was the switch to farming.
What is an uncalibrated diamond?
An uncalibrated diamond is one that has not been compared to a standard or marked according to a scale.
How is a diamond priced?
A diamond is valued by its cut, colour, carat weight and clarity. This information is available from a certified gemologist. Your insurance company insures your diamond according to its value.A diamond is priced by the seller, according to what the seller believes a buyer will pay for a diamond.A diamond is worth what a buyer pays for it.Diamonds are a commodity.
