TRADE IN
GEOGRAPHY
According to historical records, geography significantly
influenced trade routes.
The development of a country depends on the ability to
satisfy its own needs. But due primarily to the
geographical conditions existing in the country, it may
not be possible for it to produce all its needs. Hence, it
produces some goods in good measure and others in a
large measure. The process in which the surpluses are
bartered for the deficits is called 'trade'.
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SILK ROAD: The Silk Road was a network of
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trade routes that connected China and
Europe. The route passed through mountain
ranges, deserts, and grasslands. The trade
of silk, spices, and other luxury goods was
facilitated by the geography of the region.
TRANS- SAHARAN TRADE: The Trans-
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Saharan Trade was a network of trade
routes that connected West Africa to North
Africa and Europe. The route passed
through the Sahara Desert and facilitated
the trade of gold, salt, and other
commodities.
MEDITERRANEAN TRADE ROUTES: The
Mediterranean Sea has been an important
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trade route for centuries. The sea allowed
for the trade of goods between Europe,
Asia, and Africa. The geography of the
region, with its many ports and islands,
facilitated trade.
Commerce In
Geography
Land includes any natural resource used to produce goods and
services; anything that comes from the land. Some common
land or natural resources are water, oil, copper, natural gas,
coal, and forests. Land resources are the raw materials in the
production process.

In the case of cultivated products, soil, and climate are

considerations of first importance in determining the
variety obtained at different
places. But even with reference to such products, these are
not the
sole considerations. Facilities for finding a market, and all the
conditions that affect these facilities, have also to be taken
into account.

According to recent research, focusing specifically on the

effects of climate change on commerce. Temperature has
been found to affect income via agricultural yields, the
physical and cognitive performance of workers, and energy
demand.
 01. 02.
What is the process in which ______ resources are the
the surpluses are bartered for raw materials in the
the deficits? production process.

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03. 04.
What is the reason why What had been found to
a country may not be affect income via
able to produce all its agricultural yields?
needs?