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In Von Thünen's model of agricultural land use, which of the following farming activities is located in the innermost zone closest to the central market?

  1. Market gardening and dairyingAnswer
  2. B
    Extensive grain farming
  3. C
    Nomadic pastoralism
  4. D
    Plantation agriculture

Answer

Market gardening and dairying is located in the innermost zone closest to the market.
Market gardening and dairying yield highly perishable items like fresh milk and vegetables. To prevent spoilage and reduce transport costs for daily delivery, these intensive farming practices occupy the ring immediately surrounding the central urban market.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the main economic principles of Von Thünen's agricultural location model.
Land rent (bid-rent theory) and transportation costs of produce determine land use zoning around an isolated city.
Perishable goods demand high transport frequency and yield high revenue per unit area.
2
Identify which agricultural system produces commodities with the highest perishability.
Market gardening (vegetables/flowers) and dairying (fresh milk) have extremely high perishability.
Proximity to the city center reduces transport time and minimizes product spoilage.

Key Concept

Von Thünen's Model of Agricultural Land Use
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Agricultural Systems and Land Use Practices

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