Von Thunen's Model of Land Use
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- Q1Von Thunen was a farmer and economist from which country?GermanySlovakiaFranceAustria10s
- Q2Which U.S. city would be considered the "central city" if Von Thunen's model was applied here?Washington D.C.L.A.New York CityBoston10s
- Q3Ring 3 of Von Thunen's model incorporatesGrains and extensive cropsForestsDairy FarmingRanching, cattle raising10s
- Q4What did Von Thunen say about the wilderness area outside of the land use model?People who don't live in the central city usually live in the wilderness areas.Wilderness soil is nutrient-rich and can sustain major crops.It is unprofitable for farmers.More room is available for ranching and herding.10s
- Q5Which of the following is an assumption Von Thunen made when creating his land use model?Refrigerated cars would allow produce to arrive at market without spoiling.Climate and terrain would shift.Farmers would take their own products to market.Railroads would take products to market at a faster pace.10s