Why is grazing far from the city center in the Von Thünen Model (figure 10.10.2)?

A) Cattle and people don't mix well.
B) Land close to the city is used for growing perishable and bulky products, and cattle require large expanses of grazing land that is relatively inexpensive.
C) Cities have zoning laws that grazing must be far from the city.
D) Cattle requires large amounts of water that is found far from the cities.
E) The meat from the cattle is not sold in the cities.


Answer: B

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