Question

unit 5 progress check: mcq
questions 3 and 4 refer to the following.
von thünen model of agricultural land use
and land rent curve with selected activities
1 market town
2 market gardens
3 dairies
4 forest
5 grain crops
6 pasture
which of the following best explains the spatial patterns illustrated in von thünens model?
a the cost-to-distance ratio of the land-rent curve indicates that the highest-cost land is in large-scale plots on the outermost ring of the model.
b the cost-of-labor inputs are related to a crops distance from the market, as more labor-intensive farming is done in large-scale plots far from the market town.
c highly perishable agricultural goods are produced in small-scale plots far from the market town, so that they can be more quickly traded with other communities.
d labor-intensive farming of vegetables is done in small-scale plots in market gardens, while extensive grain crops are grown in large-scale fields far from the market town.
e labor-intensive planting and harvests of wheat and corn are done in small-scale plots in market gardens, while less labor-intensive pasturing of sheep or beef cattle takes place in large-scale plots on the outermost ring of the model.

Explanation:

The von Thünen model organizes agricultural land use based on land rent, transportation costs, and crop characteristics. Labor-intensive, high-value/perishable goods (like market garden produce) are located close to the market town, while extensive, low-value/non-perishable activities (like pasture for livestock) are farthest out. This matches the description in option E, which correctly pairs labor-intensive small-scale plots near the market with extensive large-scale grazing in the outermost ring.

Answer:

E. Labor-intensive planting and harvests of wheat and corn are done in small-scale plots in market gardens, while less labor-intensive pasturing of sheep or beef cattle takes place in large-scale plots on the outermost ring of the model.