Question

which characteristic of major metropolises is shared by new orleans, new york, chicago, and atlanta?

• they are centers for trade and transportation.
• they are port cities.
• they are located on a great lake.
• they are part of the st. lawrence seaway.

Explanation:

• New Orleans (Mississippi River trade/port), New York (Atlantic trade/port), Chicago (Great Lakes/rail trade hub), and Atlanta (major rail/air transport/trade hub) all function as key trade and transportation hubs.
• "They are port cities" is incorrect because Atlanta is an inland city with no ocean or large navigable waterway port.
• "They are located on a Great Lake" is incorrect: only Chicago is on a Great Lake; New Orleans, New York, and Atlanta are not.
• "They are part of the St. Lawrence Seaway" is incorrect: only Chicago connects to it via the Great Lakes; New Orleans, New York, and Atlanta do not.

Answer:

A. They are centers for trade and transportation.