New london, connecticut, is the location of the
a. national oceanic and atmospheric administration.
b. air force academy.
c. naval command center.
d. coast guard academy.

New London, Connecticut, is the location of the "D. Coast Guard Academy" and you can often see many drills being carried out in real time. It is also home to Connecticut College. 

The mountains on the east would be taller

Define it, or use a more familiar word.