Geography and Development Models Quiz

What does the Von Thunen Agricultural Model explain?

• The impact of climate on agriculture

• The connection of different agricultural practices and the location of the market

• The role of technology in farming

• The influence of politics on agriculture

Who proposed the idea of Cultural Landscape?

• Carl Sauer

• Von Thunen

• Brandt

• Human Development Index

What year was the Brandt Line theorized?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

What does the Von Thunen Model account for in agriculture?

• Climate change

• Land needed and transportation costs

• Technological advancements

• Political influences

What is the focus of the Human Development Index?

• Economic growth

• Social equality

• Life Expectancy, Education, and Income

• Political stability

What does the Brandt Line divide?

• Urban and rural areas

• Developed North and less developed South

• Agricultural and industrial regions

• Cultural and political zones

What is the main idea behind the Cultural Landscape concept?

• The role of climate in shaping landscapes

• Human activity creating unique imprints on the landscape

• The influence of technology on culture

• The impact of politics on cultural development

What is the primary focus of the Losch Model of Profitability?

• Maximizing production output

• Minimizing labor costs

• Choosing locations to maximize profit

• Reducing environmental impact

Which stage is NOT part of Rostow's Levels of Development?

• Traditional Society

• Pre-conditions to Take-off

• Industrial Revolution

• High Mass Consumption

Which of the following is a characteristic of Weber’s Least Cost Model?

• Focus on labor costs

• Emphasis on environmental sustainability

• Relationship between transportation costs and production centers

• Maximizing technological innovation