The Importance Of Farming In The Southern Colonies

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People should move to the Southern Colonies. The climate in the South is humid. In the summer months, the temperature ranges from 70 to 80 degrees fahrenheit. The winter months the temperature ranges from 40 to 50 degrees fahrenheit. The climate is good for farming, which is why farming is common in the Southern Colonies. The Southern Colonies have about 100 miles of the Atlantic Ocean. Rivers and Swampy areas also fill the land, along with the forest.The waterways allow for fishing, while the forest provide Timber. The Appalachian mountains also run through the Southern Colonies.Natural Resources in the Southern Colonies are good fertile land, that’s useful for growing crops. The waterways in the South can also provide fish and water.

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