What geographic characteristic MOST influenced the Southern Colonies?(1 point)

long summers that promoted farming

large ports that promoted international trade

long dry seasons that promoted timber production

large areas of ocean access that promoted fishing

1 answer

The geographic characteristic that MOST influenced the Southern Colonies is long summers that promoted farming. The warm climate and long growing seasons in the Southern Colonies made it ideal for agriculture, particularly for cash crops such as tobacco, rice, and indigo.