It was commercially important. It allowed for the shipping of commercial goods and saved time + money.
Answer:
The change in demographics observed in developed countries in the twenty-first century was falling birth rates and longer life expectancy. Option B is correct.
The world population is growing further slowly than it used to since birth rates have been reduced in numerous countries. At the same time, life expectancies have increased considerably.
In more than 80 countries, the birth rate is below the level of 2.1 children per woman.
<span>Assuming that this is referring to the same list of options that was posted before with this question, the correct response is the one having to do with trade agreement. </span>