Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'primary sector' activity in the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Mining and extracting rough diamonds from the earth

Question 2

According to the diamond value chain, which stage adds the greatest value to the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Retail sales

Question 3

Which of the following is a secondary sector activity in the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Cutting and polishing rough diamonds

Question 4

A diamond is mined in Botswana, cut and polished in India, and sold in the United States. Which concept does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Global supply chain

Question 5

Which region is most associated with the primary sector activity of diamond mining, according to the provided maps?

Accepted Answer

Southern Africa

Question 6

What is the main value-added activity in the tertiary sector of the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Jewelry design and retail sales

Question 7

If a country specializes in jewelry manufacturing and retailing, which sector of the diamond supply chain is it most involved in?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary sector

Question 8

Which of the following best explains why the retail sector adds the most value in the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Retailers are closest to the final consumer and can charge premium prices

Question 9

Based on the supply chain, which step is most likely to occur in a country with a high Gross National Income (GNI) per capita?

Accepted Answer

Retail sales

Question 10

A diamond passes through several countries before reaching the consumer. Which sociological concept does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Global division of labor

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a value-added step in the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Waste disposal

Question 12

If a diamond is cut and polished in India, but sold in the United States, what does this indicate about the global supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Value is added at multiple stages in different countries

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the role of 'cutting and polishing' in the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

It is a secondary sector activity that significantly increases the diamond's value

Question 14

Which step in the diamond supply chain is most likely to be influenced by consumer trends and marketing?

Accepted Answer

Retail sales

Question 15

If a sociologist wanted to analyze the impact of diamond mining on local communities, which sector would they focus on?

Accepted Answer

Primary sector

Question 16

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'value added' in the diamond supply chain?

Accepted Answer

The increase in price as a diamond moves from mining to retail

Question 17

Which of the following is a plausible reason why cutting and polishing are concentrated in countries like India?

Accepted Answer

India offers skilled labor at lower costs

Question 18

How does the diamond supply chain illustrate the concept of 'global commodity chains'?

Accepted Answer

Each stage of production occurs in a different country, adding value at each step

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why the diamond supply chain is an example of the 'division of labor'?

Accepted Answer

Different countries and workers specialize in different stages of production

Question 20

If a sociologist wanted to study the environmental impact of diamond mining, which stage of the supply chain would be most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Mining and extraction

6.1 : Diamond Global Supply Chain

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