Group of answer choices
Grain is grown close to the market because it is bulky to transport.
Tomatoes are grown closest to the market because they spoil quicker than beef or grain.
Beef cattle are raised close to the market because meat spoils quickly.
Firewood is harvested far from the market because the best agricultural land is closer to the market.
Beef cattle are raised close to the market because land is cheapest closer to the market.
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The correct explanation for the placement of an agricultural product within von Thünen’s agricultural land-use model is:
Tomatoes are grown closest to the market because they spoil quicker than beef or grain.
In von Thünen's model, perishable goods are located closer to the market to minimize transportation costs and reduce spoilage. Tomatoes, being perishable, are placed near the market, whereas less perishable items like grains and beef are placed further away.
