Central Asia today is geographically isolated. Historically though the region served as a major thoroughfare for traders moving their goods from various parts of Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
What event led to the decline of this region’s importance as a trade route?

Which statement best explains the relationship between an area's geography and the temperature of its surface water? areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they receive the most direct sunlight. areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they have the least change in temperature throughout the year. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because their days are the longest. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because they have the longest seasons.