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Question 1

Location theory

Answer 1

logical explanation for the location pattern of economic activities & the manner in which its producing areas are interrelated

Question 2

The von Thunen model

Answer 2

an economic model that suggested a pattern for the types of products that farmers would produce at different positions relative to the market (community) where they sold their goods

Question 3

Bid Rent Curve

Answer 3

relates to the theory, and can be used to determine the starting position for each land use relative to the market.

Question 4

Free-market economy

Answer 4

economy in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on market-determined supply and demand

Question 5

First Ring (Light Blue)

Answer 5

Market-oriented gardeners and milk producers/must reach the market quickly because they are perishable.

Question 6

Second Ring (Dark Green)

Answer 6

Contained woodlots, where timber was cut for construction and fuel/for this commodity because of its weight.

Question 7

Third Ring (Orange)

Answer 7

Used for various crops and for pasture/Specific commodity was rotated from one year to the next.

Question 8

Fourth Ring (Light Green)

Answer 8

Outermost ring was devoted exclusively to animal grazing which requires a lot of space.