Chicago's absolute location has not changed but its relative location changed markedly in 1959 because:
A) Lake Michigan shrank
B) O'Hare international airport opened
C) the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened
D) new railroads were completed

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The opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 significantly changed Chicago's relative location by providing a direct water route from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, enhancing its connectivity and trade opportunities.

Chicago's Absolute Location Has Not Changed but Its Relative Location