Hurricane proved to be devastating to the city of new orleans.

d. new methods of assembly are introduced.

explanation:

this allows for the goods to be made on a larger scale. not faster because now it is shown to be made better, hence the greater productivity in the question. it is calling for something new to be introduced.

answercharacteristics of place include things like economic activity, architecture,and culture,all of which are human elements that alter or can be influenced by the environment;

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