The answer is the arctic ocean
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The End of Trans-Saharan Trade Routes:</h2>
Explanation:
The factors that led to the end of trans-Saharan trade routes are:
- Civil unrest due to collapse of the Songhay Empire, the Timbuktu, by the Morracans in 1591
- The extreme desert conditions like extreme climates, excessive heat, lack of water and food etc made the travel logistics very tough. This made people opt for other transport systems
- Huge advancements made in maritime travel
- Exploration of West African trade routes
- Economic, political and social changes which led to the end of trans-Saharan trade routes
Answer:
The two ecosystems located in the highlands of Latin America are coniferous forests and deciduous forests
Explanation:
Coniferous forests stretch across the mountains of Central America. The plants in this forest include pine-oak trees and other coniferous trees, and the animals include rabbits, woodpeckers, and jays. A unique characteristic of the coniferous forest in Mexico is that it contains over 160 species of butterflies. Deciduous forests are located in the Andes Mountains in Colombia. Plants in this region include palms, shrubs, and a variety of grasses. Animals include tapirs, speckled bears, and hummingbirds.