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rivers were major transpotation routes. it was easier for the fur traders to paddle on canoes on the river instead of carrying the heavy cargo on their backs.
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∙ 12y agoRivers were a major transportation route.
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Near what geographic features were trading posts and towns located?
Often towns and trading posts were located near certain geographic features so that they would be easily accessible. These geographical features were rivers, and the ocean.
What are trading posts located near river or lake?
I don't fluffing know honestly!
What geographic features are trading posts and town located?
Because tuna fish is eating mustard covered potatoes
Why are rivers located near the sea?
Most rivers flow into the sea, so the mouths of them are located near the sea.
Why are most cities in North Africa clustered near the Mediterranean sea?
ANSWER Because they originated from the ancient Phoenician trading posts and settlements, located one from another at a distance of one day of navigation of that time.
Why are forts located near rivers?
Traditionally, fortifications where located near rivers for two reason: a ready source of water for troops and livestock, and defense of the river.
Where exactly are wetlands located?
normally near rivers
After about 1825 factories began to be located near?
Rivers
What three major cities are located near rivers?
Difficult to answer - Where a the cities located? What is the definition of major? What is the interpretation of near?
What city is located near the place where the Gila and Colorado rivers merge?
The Gila and Colorado rivers merge near Yuma Arizona.
Where in Canada are Hydroelectric Power plants located?
Near rivers.
Most cities in Wisconsin are located?
near lakes or rivers.
