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