In 2 ways how does proximity to water affect politics? (will mark brainliest)

Water has everything to do with politics, mainly because of large bodies of water being ports or pathways for ships to cross, it can lead to policies revolving around trade and taxes on imported goods.

If someone were campaigning someone could promise to reduce pollution in the area near the water, and promise to clean the water up and grab votes from the environmentalists or locals that (may) drink from the water or use it in some way.

The two ways would be:

1) Proximity of water can affect transportation which is very important component for politics. It can lead to either way.

2) Proximity of water can disturb the hydrological cycle, which can affect political plans/issues.

Hope this helps!