Question

subsistence farming was undertaken in these colonies because of the thin, rocky soil and short growing season. middle colonies new england southern colonies

Explanation:

The New England colonies had thin, rocky soil and a short growing season, which made large - scale commercial farming difficult. So, subsistence farming (farming mainly to meet the needs of one's own family) was common there. The Middle Colonies had more fertile soil and a longer growing season, and the Southern Colonies had rich soil and a long growing season suitable for cash crops.

Answer:

B. New England