ansonhamby50 ansonhamby50 23-09-2022 History contestada How did the location of the Southern Colonies present challenges? Responses The lack of rivers made trade difficult. The lack of rivers made trade difficult. The cold climate was unfavorable to a large population. The cold climate was unfavorable to a large population. The land was infertile and bad for agriculture. The land was infertile and bad for agriculture. The plantations were far apart, which slowed down the spread of ideas.