Why don't diamonds turn back to graphite once they reach Earth's surface?
A) Diamonds are too hard to undergo reactions.
B) Temperatures need to be lower than those found on Earth.
C) There is not enough heat on the surface of the earth to drive the reverse reactions.
D) Humans harvest diamonds before they can turn back to graphite.
Answer: C
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