AP Human Geography 13.3

What does the Von Thünen model consider in a farmer's decisions regarding agricultural practices?

• The perishability of the product and transportation costs to the market

• The color of the crops

• The type of soil

• The amount of rainfall

What is one of the assumptions of the von Thünen model regarding the market location?

• The market is located in a densely populated urban area.

• The market is located in an isolated, self-sufficient state without external influences.

• The market is located near a major river.

• The market is located in a mountainous region.

According to the von Thünen model, what is the nature of the land?

• The land is mountainous and contains rivers.

• The land is isotropic, or flat and featureless, not containing mountains or rivers.

• The land is hilly and forested.

• The land is coastal with many beaches.

What is the only means of transportation in the von Thünen model?

• Trains

• Cars

• Oxen pulling a wooden cart over land

• Boats

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the von Thünen model assumptions do not apply to today's world?

• Many cities have multiple centers of business.

• There is no isolated state without external influences.

• Industrialization, technology, and government policies have dramatically altered agricultural systems.

• The land is still isotropic and featureless.

How can Von Thünen’s model be applied to contemporary agriculture?

• By using traditional farming methods

• By focusing on local markets only

• By considering the role of transportation in production patterns

• By eliminating refrigeration

What has refrigeration allowed in terms of agricultural production?

• Production of non-perishable items only

• Production of perishable items far from markets

• Elimination of transportation needs

• Reduction of market sizes

What is one effect of time-space compression due to efficient transportation?

• Decreased market availability

• Increased market availability

• Reduced production of perishable goods

• Limited transportation options