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Difficulty: EasyAgricultural Systems and Land Use Practices

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of market gardening as an agricultural land-use practice?

  1. Intensive cultivation of perishable produce located close to urban centersAnswer
  2. B
    Large-scale monoculture of perennial cash crops produced mainly for export
  3. C
    Rotational cultivation of food crops with extended land resting periods
  4. D
    Extensive livestock grazing across vast open grassland regions

Answer

The intensive cultivation of perishable produce located close to urban centers.
Market gardening is an intensive farming system centered around growing fresh, highly perishable crops (such as leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and fruits) on small holdings close to towns and cities to ensure rapid delivery to urban consumers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key definition and spatial requirement of market gardening.
Market gardening involves growing high-demand, perishable food items like fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Perishable goods require rapid transport to consumers to prevent spoilage.
2
Evaluate the land-use intensity and location associated with market gardening.
It requires high labor and capital inputs per unit area and is situated adjacent to urban populations.
Proximity to urban markets reduces transportation time and costs.

Key Concept

Market Gardening and Agricultural Land Use Intensity
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