Water Area

Which statement best explains the significance of Water Area for New York State?

• New York’s total area is larger than its land area because thousands of square miles are classified as water.
• Buffalo’s location near Lake Erie and the Niagara River gave it access to Great Lakes transportation.
• Albany’s position near the Hudson-Mohawk corridor helped make it a practical political and transportation center.
• New York City’s coastal location helped support harbor development and Atlantic trade.