Why do you think there were more trade routes across North America than South America?

This map (see the upload) illustrates the sources of obsidian and the routes taken to trade the valuable commodity in both North and South America.
To complete your assignment, please do the following:

Write two paragraphs that answer the following:
Why do you think there were more trade routes across North America than South America?
How would you describe the relationship between trade routes and the following:
The populations in the different regions
The livelihoods of the native tribes
The climates
Any other characteristic of the region you deem relevant to support your thinking
How do you predict these trade routes might have changed in the next 50 years? Provide reasons for your thinking.

Rubric :
Response Criteria Points
Initial Response
Initial post is added; submitted early in the session (before Thursday).
+16
Initial Response
Ideas are clearly stated.
+16
Initial Response
Well written (no grammatical errors).
+16
Initial Response
Answers the question or is relevant to the topic in discussion.
+16
Initial Response
Makes reference to information found in the textbook or the module.
+16
Response to Classmates
Responded to at least two classmates.
+4
Response to Classmates
Did not simply reply with “Good Job,” “I like what you said,” or “I agree.”
+4
Response to Classmates
Added substantial information about the topic.
+4
Response to Classmates
Stimulated additional thought and postings by other students about the topic.
+4
Response to Classmates
Included a minimum of three lines.
+4

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