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a It lies directly on the border with Canada to the north, so trade is easier.
a It lies directly on the border with Canada to the north, so trade is easier.
b It is located on the Pacific Ocean, so shipping goods to other countries is easy.
b It is located on the Pacific Ocean, so shipping goods to other countries is easy.
c It is located west of the Rocky Mountains, so the mountains are not an obstacle to shipping.
c It is located west of the Rocky Mountains, so the mountains are not an obstacle to shipping.
d It is far from Washington, D.C. so trade regulations are difficult to enforce.
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The best response that explains how Washington State's location helps it meet the demands of international trade is:
b It is located on the Pacific Ocean, so shipping goods to other countries is easy.
This is because Washington's access to the Pacific Ocean facilitates maritime trade, enabling efficient shipping routes to international markets, particularly in Asia and beyond.
