Which answer correctly explains why most factories were located along the eastern coast?

The first factories took over ship building areas.
Shipping companies were the first to switch to factory building.
Early factories needed sea water for processing raw materials.
Sea ports facilitated shipping goods and receiving raw materials.

Question

Which answer correctly explains why most factories were located along the eastern coast?

 The first factories took over ship building areas.
 Shipping companies were the first to switch to factory building.
 Early factories needed sea water for processing raw materials.
 Sea ports facilitated shipping goods and receiving raw materials.

anonymous · Answer

D, is a good choice because it explains how products/materials got in and out.