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Compare Zone 1 and Zone 4 in terms of land use.
Zone 1: Intensive agriculture/dairying; Zone 4: Ranching (extensive).
Compare intensive and extensive farming.
Intensive: High-value, close to market; Extensive: Lower-value, further from market.
Compare the transportation costs of dairy and grains.
Dairy: Higher costs due to perishability; Grains: Lower costs due to storability.
Contrast the assumptions of flat land and real-world topography.
Model assumes flat land, but real-world topography affects transportation costs.
Compare the model's prediction and real-world land use patterns.
Model simplifies, but real-world patterns are more complex due to various factors.
Compare the model's assumption of uniform transportation costs and real-world scenarios.
Model assumes uniform costs, while in reality, costs vary with mode and infrastructure.
Contrast the model's single market assumption with real-world multiple markets.
Model assumes one market, while real-world scenarios often involve multiple markets.
Compare the model's treatment of technology with its real-world impact.
Model doesn't account for technology, which can significantly alter land use patterns.
Contrast the model's focus on transportation costs with other economic factors.
Model emphasizes transportation costs, while other factors like labor and capital also matter.
Compare the model's approach to land rent with real-world land values.
Model predicts land rent decreases with distance, while real-world values are influenced by many factors.
What is the effect of high transportation costs on land use?
Encourages intensive agriculture closer to the market.
What is the effect of distance on agricultural profitability?
Increased distance from market reduces profitability due to transportation costs.
What causes intensive agriculture to locate near the market?
High demand, perishability, and lower transport costs lead to this location.
What causes ranching to locate far from the market?
Requires large amounts of cheap land, animals can be driven to market.
What is the effect of improved transportation technology?
Can alter the zones, allowing some goods to be produced further from the market.
What is the effect of increased demand for dairy products?
Expansion of Zone 1 (intensive agriculture and dairying) closer to the market.
What causes Zone 2 (forest) to be located near the city?
High demand for fuel and building materials when the model was developed.
What is the effect of government subsidies on agriculture?
Can distort the natural pattern of land use predicted by the model.
What causes extensive field crops to locate further from the center?
Can be stored for long periods, lightweight, and cheaper to transport.
What is the effect of a single market assumption?
Simplifies the model but may not reflect real-world conditions with multiple markets.
Describe the land use pattern according to the Von Thunen model.
Zone 1: Intensive agriculture/dairying; Zone 2: Forest; Zone 3: Extensive field crops; Zone 4: Ranching.
Explain the decision-making process for a farmer in the model.
Farmer considers transportation costs, land costs, and market prices to decide what to grow.
Describe the process of determining land use intensity.
Based on the cost of transporting goods to market, farmers choose crops that maximize profit.
What are the steps in applying the model to a real-world scenario?
Identify the market, assess transportation costs, and analyze land use patterns.
Explain how a farmer decides which zone to locate in.
Farmer chooses the zone where the profit margin is highest after accounting for transportation costs.
Describe the process of determining the outermost zone.
The outermost zone is determined by the agricultural activity with the lowest transportation cost per value.
Explain the process of market influence on land use.
The market's demand and prices dictate what farmers choose to produce in each zone.
How does the model illustrate the process of land rent determination?
Land rent decreases with distance from the market due to increasing transportation costs.
Outline the steps to evaluate the model's applicability.
Assess the model's assumptions, compare with real-world data, and identify deviations.
Describe the process of adapting the model to modern conditions.
Adjust for factors like technology, government policies, and global trade.