Mark for ReviewWhich of the following best explains why in the model the amount of land used for dairying is much smaller than the pasture used for beef cattle?Dairy cows are small in numbers compared to beef cattle and are less costly to transport over long distances as a result of the smaller herd size.Option A,Dairy cows are small in numbers compared to beef cattle and are less costly to transport over long distances as a result of the smaller herd size.Dairy cows must be kept close to farmhouses, as they require daily milking, and milk must be produced close to consumers, as it is highly perishable.Option B,Dairy cows must be kept close to farmhouses, as they require daily milking, and milk must be produced close to consumers, as it is highly perishable.Dairy cows are more expensive and should be kept close to farmers to prevent theft compared to less expensive beef cattle that can be kept in remote pastures.Option C,Dairy cows are more expensive and should be kept close to farmers to prevent theft compared to less expensive beef cattle that can be kept in remote pastures.Beef cattle are small in numbers compared to dairy cows and are less costly to transport over long distances as a result of the smaller herd size.Option D,Beef cattle are small in numbers compared to dairy cows and are less costly to transport over long distances as a result of the smaller herd size.Beef cattle must be transported to the market town for frequent feedings and as a result need more space for herding.

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The best explanation for why the amount of land used for dairying is much smaller than the pasture used for beef cattle is Option B:

"Dairy cows must be kept close to farmhouses, as they require daily milking, and milk must be produced close to consumers, as it is highly perishable."

This option highlights the need for dairy cows to be located near facilities where they can be milked regularly and near consumers due to the perishable nature of milk, which necessitates smaller, more localized operations compared to beef cattle, which can be raised in more extensive pastures away from urban areas.