Context: The two maps below give information about the colonial regions of North America. The first map shows how good the soil was for growing crops. The second map shows how many months each year the weather was good enough to grow crops. Use this information to answer the question below.
Based on the information shown in the maps above, what was true about the New England Colonies compared to the other colonies?
A. It was easier to grow crops in New England than in the Southern or Middle Colonies.
B. It was harder to grow crops in New England than in the Southern or Middle Colonies.
C. New England was the second-easiest place to grow crops, after the Southern Colonies.
Identify the correct choice from the options below and respond with the letter of the correct option.

B