Question

ap human geography kuby chapter 8 In the model proposed by von Thunen, the type of crops that would be grown in an area are most directly related to their transportation costs. Which of the following would therefore be most likely to be produced the closest to a major market?

A. spices
B. milk
C. pecans
D. wheat
E. beef

Answer 1

Answer: B. Milk

Explanation:

In the model proposed by von Thunen, the type of crops that would be grown in an area are most directly related to their transportation costs.

Amongst the options above, milk is therefore the most likely to be produced the closest to a major market, because of low transportation cost.

Answer 2

Answer: B. milk

Explanation:

Von Thunen propose that in an Isolated State, a pattern of

rings around the city would develop.

There are four rings of agricultural activity surrounding a city which is at the center. Dairying and intensive farming occur closest to the city. Since milk, vegetables, fruit, and other dairy products must get to market quickly, they would be in the first ring closest to the city.