How position shaped survival at Pearl Harbor

Why was USS Arizona's position at Pearl Harbor so fatal?

Her location made her an easy target to line up on and gave her little ability to maneuver away from the attack.

Target position is a matter of geometry and chance. Aircraft need time and distance to line up an attack, while shore proximity and neighboring ships shape the approach. A vessel with little room to maneuver and an easy attack line becomes disproportionately vulnerable. The answer cautions against explaining survival or loss only through armor and ship design when the tactical starting position may dominate the engagement.