Question

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?



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