ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cities such as St. Louis and New Orleans were established along the Mississippi River MOSTLY to-
A
establish protection from hurricanes
B
generate electricity from water power
C
guarantee access to trade routes
D
provide protection from competitive markets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston? Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources. Proximity to flooding rivers limited development. Natural harbors provided access to markets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural Harbors provided access to markets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of these is the most likely result of a well-planned national transportation network? Consumers have access to a wider variety of products.

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