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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?

A. the city's development as a regional railroad hub
B. the city's position near a large river and gulf
C. the city's proximity to valuable natural resources
D. the city's location near a deep-water harbor
E. the city's elevation above sea level



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Final answer:

Cities near large water bodies and with deep-water harbors need to carefully consider vulnerability to natural disasters like New Orleans did with Hurricane Katrina.


Explanation:

The city planner should most consider:

  • the city's position near a large river and gulf - as seen in the example of New Orleans, proximity to water bodies can increase vulnerability to natural disasters like hurricanes.
  • the city's location near a deep-water harbor - having a deep-water harbor can attract trade but also pose risks during extreme weather events.
  • the city's elevation above sea level - being situated above sea level can reduce the risk of flooding and damage from rising sea levels.

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