When diamonds are mined in conflict or war-torn areas, there is

A) more loss from auctioning off the resource.
B) minimal waste of this resource.
C) strong incentive for conservation.
D) strong incentive for overmining.

Diamonds

A form of pure carbon arranged in a crystal lattice structure, often used in jewelry and industrial applications because of its hardness and optical properties.

Conflict Areas

Conflict areas are regions where there is a high incidence of conflict, often involving violence, warfare, or political instability.

Overmining

The excessive extraction of minerals or resources, leading to depletion or significant environmental degradation.