Question

review it! select the statement that correctly identifies reasons why florida was chosen for the nasa construction. the area was picked at random. it had no specific benefits. it was simply more cost - effective. the area was close to the equator, close to the ocean, and had railways available. the area was in a deserted place, far away from the ocean. it had railways already in place and was near the equator. the area already had shuttle launch pads, so nasa did not have to spend extra money to build them.

Explanation:

Florida's location near the equator provides a rotational - speed advantage for launches. Its proximity to the ocean allows for easy transportation of large rocket components by sea, and the presence of railways aids in land - based transportation.

Answer:

The area was close to the equator, close to the ocean, and had railways available.