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What shocked Martina Gutfreund during her recent trip to Namibia's Erongo region?
What shocked Martina Gutfreund during her recent trip to Namibia's Erongo region?
- The high cost of living in the region
- The abundance of different crystal varieties in the region
- The scarcity of crystals in the region
- The disparity in wages between mine owner, workers, and crystal buyers (correct)
Why does Martina Gutfreund prefer to buy directly from small-scale miners?
Why does Martina Gutfreund prefer to buy directly from small-scale miners?
- To avoid dealing with wholesale dealers in complex global supply chains
- To support the local economy by keeping more money within it (correct)
- To ensure she gets a good deal on the crystals
- To have access to a wider variety of crystals
What does Martina Gutfreund mean by 'the world of crystals is a Wild West'?
What does Martina Gutfreund mean by 'the world of crystals is a Wild West'?
- It is a dangerous place to buy crystals
- It is filled with cowboys who mine and sell crystals
- There are no rules or regulations governing the crystal industry (correct)
- There is a lot of untapped potential in the crystal market
Why does Martina Gutfreund call the world of crystals a 'free-for-all'?
Why does Martina Gutfreund call the world of crystals a 'free-for-all'?
What ethical consideration does Martina Gutfreund prioritize in her crystal business?
What ethical consideration does Martina Gutfreund prioritize in her crystal business?
What distinguishes crystal mining from mining for metals like gold or copper?
What distinguishes crystal mining from mining for metals like gold or copper?
What environmental impact is mentioned in the text regarding crystal mining?
What environmental impact is mentioned in the text regarding crystal mining?
In which scenario is crystal mining most likely to have harmful social impacts?
In which scenario is crystal mining most likely to have harmful social impacts?
What distinguishes the impact of crystal mining from other forms of mining?
What distinguishes the impact of crystal mining from other forms of mining?
Which mineral mentioned is likely to be unearthed from more toxic forms of mining?
Which mineral mentioned is likely to be unearthed from more toxic forms of mining?
