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AP Human Geography
Unit 5 – Agriculture and Rural Land–Use
Topic 5.8
As per the Von Thünen model, why are less perishable crops grown farther from markets?
They require more sunlight which is available only at larger distances from cities.
Farmers prefer living further away from markets for a quieter lifestyle.
Cities create pollution that can harm these types of crops.
They have lower transportation costs due to their long shelf life.
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