The third option is the correct answer.
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<span><span>Factors like water source, trade routes, connectivity and location are some of the most important factors determining the trade.
The US faced and opened to the pacific as new market or trading areas because of:<span /></span>
1. Resources. One is resources and its availability is one crucial factor. </span>
<span>2. Cost. Pay is much lesser and human resource is high</span><span>
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prices are mainly decided by the supply and demand. However it must be noted that general economic conditions, consumer preferences, substitute prices and government activities can indirectly influence the prices.
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