A contour line<span> or isoline </span>connects points<span> on a map that are of </span>equal<span> value. Examples of contour </span>lines<span> or isolines are isobars (pressure) and isotherms (</span>temperature<span>). Perhaps the prototypical example of a contour </span>line<span> is that which </span>connects points of equal<span> elevation (that is, height above sea level).</span>
Answer:
B) Singapore and Hong Kong
Explanation:
In Euromoneymagazine's 2017 semi-annual "Country Risk Rating. Singapore and Hong Kong was found to be the countries with the lowest political risk. This was as a result of stability in government which reduces the risk that their government would default on its financial commitments. And no possible changes in the business environment that may negatively affect operating profits.
The rivers start from the mountains or hills.
With the Ottoman empire controlling overland trade routes, the Europeans began to <u>search for a </u><u>water route </u><u>to </u><u>Asia</u><u>. </u>
<h3>European marine trade with Asia</h3>
- Started after the Portuguese successfully sailed around Africa to get to Asia.
- Was as a result of the Ottomans controlling overland trade routes.
The Europeans were Christians and did not want to be held hostage by the Muslim Ottoman empire controlling their trade with Asia. They therefore sought another way to get to Asia and did so around Africa.
In conclusion, option B is correct.
Find out more about the P<u>ortuguese sailing around Africa</u> at brainly.com/question/262829.
