Question

Compare the structures of these different models of human geography:
- circular clustered rural settlements
- von Thünen's model
- E.W. Burgess's concentric zone model
What preference or tendency do these reveal?

(1 point)

A) a preference for prioritizing protection over ease of access or mobility
B) a preference to disperse across space in order to minimize resource depletion
C) a tendency to develop around a central area of access to people and services
D) a tendency to start new settlements rather than build upon older ones
E) a tendency to overlook the needs of diverse populations

Answer 1

C) a tendency to develop around a central area of access to people and services

The circular clustered rural settlements, von Thünen's model, and E.W. Burgess's concentric zone model all demonstrate a tendency to develop around a central area of access to people and services. In the case of circular clustered rural settlements, the central area may be where a town center or market is located. Von Thünen's model shows how agricultural land use patterns revolve around a central market or town due to transportation costs. Burgess's model illustrates how urban areas develop concentrically around a central business district. This preference or tendency suggests a focus on the efficiency of access to resources and services in human settlements.