I looked all over the Internet, and saw that there is another option that you didn't include, and which is actually the correct answer.
Bays best facilitate the building of ports, not these options.
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Answer: I would say C as well
Explanation: Physical factors that affect population distribution include altitude and latitude, relief, climate, soils, vegetation, water and location of mineral and energy resources. It is important to note that most of the physical factors influence population distribution only indirectly through climatic conditions.