<span>I believe the answer is personal distractions
</span><span>personal distractions refer to any type of objects or activities that prevent you from focusing on your goals.
These distractions could take form in Video games, social media, Gossiping with friends, Family troubles, etc.</span>
A closeness to the coast is usually seen as a good thing: it's combined with good trade possibilities, which are beneficial to a country.
I think that the best answer is <span>a) <span>A landlocked area hampers trade with other countries and therefore stifles the economy.
it does mean more farming land, but this might not be more attractive than trade routes. </span></span>
Southern Colonies I believe.