Why is Gary’s location beneficial to the growth of Indiana’s steel industry? (1 point)

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It has a large population of Native Amerians who can work in the factories.
It has a large population of Native Amerians who can work in the factories.

It is along the Ohio river in southern Indiana and barges can be used to haul finished products.
It is along the Ohio river in southern Indiana and barges can be used to haul finished products.

It is centrally located for easy access to markets in Indiana.
It is centrally located for easy access to markets in Indiana.

It is located on the Great Lakes and has many railroads in the area to haul finished products.

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It is located on the Great Lakes and has many railroads in the area to haul finished products.

Gary's location near the Great Lakes provides access to shipping routes for raw materials and finished products, while the presence of railroads facilitates distribution, making it beneficial for the growth of Indiana’s steel industry.