Module 39 MCQs

According to the von Thünen model, what factor determines the distribution and intensity of agriculture in relation to markets? 

• a. quality of the crops or livestock 

• b. agricultural policy 

• c. transportation costs 

• d. climate 

• e. potential spoilage of crops 

According to von Thünen's concentric-zone model, which is likely to be located nearest to the city center? 

• a. market gardening 

• b. livestock fattening 

• c. dairying 

• d. grain farming 

• e. plantations 

The regions in von Thünen's isolated-state model of agricultural distribution and intensity are:

• a. circular 

• b. triangular 

• c. square 

• d. rectangular 

• e. diamonds

Which statement is NOT true of the model shown? 

• a. It was developed by Johann Heinrich von Thünen. 

• b. Its fundamental feature is a series of concentric zones, each occupied by a different type of agriculture. 

• c. Highly perishable products are more likely to be produced farther from the central city or market. 

• d. For any given crop produced, the intensity of cultivation declines with increasing distance from the market. 

• e. It links the distance from market to transportation costs and spatial distribution of agricultural practices. 

The conclusion reached from the figure is that: 

 

• a. skyscrapers tend to locate in the center city or CBD (central business district)

• b. highly perishable products tend to be produced closest to the city center 

• c. land closer to the center city tends to be taxed at lower rates 

• d. for any given crop, intensity of cultivation increases with increased distance from the market

• e. it is more expensive to move products a short distance then a longer distance

According to von Thünen's model, which product is MOST likely to be produced the farthest from the city center? 

• a. milk 

• b. eggs 

• c. fresh fruit 

• d. cheese 

• e. fresh vegetables 

According to von Thünen's concentric-zone model, which is likely to be located nearest to the city center? 

• a. market gardening 

• b. livestock fattening 

• c. dairying 

• d. grain farming 

• e. plantations 

Which of the following best explains the benefit of a model based on a local scale?

• a. A local scale eliminates the influence of information from the areas further away.

• b. A local scale allows for the ability to read addresses of market locations.

• c. A local scale provides information about the demands of global markets.

• d. A local scale allows for a narrower and more precise analysis. 

• e. A local scale eliminates competition from products coming into the region.