Geography and Development Models Flashcard

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What does the Von Thunen Agricultural Model explain?

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The connection of different agricultural practices and the location of the market.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Weber’s Least Cost Model?

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Relationship between transportation costs and production centers.

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What is the main focus of the Malthusian Theory?

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Population growth and its impacts.

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What are the criticisms of Malthus' theory?

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The criticisms include the failure to consider technological advancements, the assumption of fixed resources, the lack of empirical evidence, and the failure to account for social and economic factors.

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According to the Transportation Principle, how are lower order centers arranged?

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Along the edges of hexagons.

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Define the Von Thunen Model.

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A model that explains agricultural land use in relation to the distance from a market.

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What is the significance of transportation costs in Weber’s Least Cost Model?

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Transportation costs influence the location of production centers to minimize overall costs.

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Explain the concept of carrying capacity in relation to Malthusian Theory.

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Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

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What role does technology play in agricultural development according to modern theories?

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Technology enhances productivity and can mitigate the limitations posed by natural resources.

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Describe the relationship between urbanization and population growth.

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Urbanization often increases with population growth as people migrate to cities for better opportunities.