A city planner has announced plans to establish a coastal city that will be the main trading port for a region. Knowing how the geographic location of New Orleans made it more vulnerable to Hurricane Katrina, which of the following factors should the city planner most consider?

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anonymous · Answer

the city’s development as a regional railroad hub
the city’s position near a large river and gulf
the city’s proximity to valuable natural resources
the city’s location near a deep-water harbor
the city’s elevation above sea level

anonymous · Answer

i was thinking D or E?  ive tried to look this up but i just need another opinion

anonymous · Answer

Hmm. I would agree with you on D or E so we've eliminated the other ones. But from my opinion I would go with E.

anonymous · Answer

thats what im leaning towards, i dont know why deep water would really matter, sea level would seem more important

anonymous · Answer

Yes. Sea level is the more important choice in this question.

anonymous · Answer

thank you for the help!

anonymous · Answer

My pleasure.