Which geographic condition most likely made a colony profitable

AAbundance of natural resources
BAccess to interior rivers
CClose proximity to Europe
Dlarge native populations

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I'm pretty sure if you look in your text book very closely you will find the correct answer

But I would have to say A.

Answer: A. Abundance of natural resources.

Life in the colonies was hard, and colonies that were short on natural resources often failed, with the inhabitants dying or moving somewhere else. The colonies that thrived were those abundant in natural resources. Wood was used to build houses and boats and to keep houses warm. Water was another important resource. Finally, sources of nourishment such as game and fish were also highly appreciated.