(单选题)

What attracted the early settlers to New York City?

A.Its business culture.

B.Its small population.

C.Its geographical position.

D.Its favourable climate.

参考答案：C

参考解析：

细节理解题。根据第一段中第二句和第三句“People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River.”可知，New York City吸引早期定居者之处就是它靠近Hudson River河口，交通和贸易便利，所以是它的地理位置吸引了早期的定居者。故选C。

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